Lansing, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lansing, Ashe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lansing?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 140 days in the Ashe forecast zone and Ashe County — the most common reported hazard around Lansing, mostly in February and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (91 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 140 | Dec 2025 | Dec 25, 2002 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 91 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Aug 2024 | Jul 8, 2016 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Aug 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $116 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Aug 2023 | Feb 6, 2020 · $139,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Nov 2018 | Feb 1, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Apr 2024 | Sep 18, 2018 · $100,000 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 Ashe forecast zone and Ashe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lansing get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Lansing, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jefferson 2 E weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 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 Lansing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 77 miles east-northeast. 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 Lansing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 77 mi east-northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 108 mi west-southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 119 mi south-southwest | 12,500 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 Lansing
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lansing, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 8, 2017, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 2, 1998.
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 Lansing'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.
Lansing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lansing, NC?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 77 miles east-northeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lansing?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lansing the lowest scan from KFCX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lansing 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 Lansing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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