Winterport, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winterport, Waldo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winterport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 134 days in the Interior Waldo forecast zone and Waldo County — the most common reported hazard around Winterport, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 134 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2023 | — |
| High winds | 21 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Apr 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.1 million damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Jan 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2013 | Jan 5, 1998 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2009 | Jul 2, 2009 · $193,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Interior Waldo forecast zone and Waldo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winterport get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Winterport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bangor Intl Ap weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 4.3 | 14.7 | 18.6 | 17.5 | 15.2 | 3.7 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Winterport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 87 miles southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Winterport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 87 mi southwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 109 mi north-northeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 212 mi west | 32,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Winterport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winterport. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on July 1, 1968, which touched down about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an F1 on June 28, 1991, which touched down about 25 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 45 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 28, 1991.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Winterport's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Winterport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winterport, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 87 miles southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winterport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winterport the lowest scan from KGYX is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Winterport free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Winterport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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