Bethlehem, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bethlehem, Grafton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bethlehem?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 132 days in the Northern Grafton forecast zone and Grafton County — the most common reported hazard around Bethlehem, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (125 days) and flooding (86 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 132 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2024 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 86 | May 2026 | Aug 28, 2011 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 47 | Jul 2024 | Jun 27, 1998 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Dec 2022 | Oct 28, 2006 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2005 | Jun 25, 2000 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2011 | Jan 7, 1998 · $1.3 million 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 Northern Grafton forecast zone and Grafton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bethlehem get?
A normal year brings about 101 inches of snow to Bethlehem, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bethlehem 2 weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (26.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 7.1 | 26.9 | 21.3 | 21.5 | 16.7 | 5.4 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bethlehem?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 75 miles west-northwest. 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 Bethlehem | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 75 mi west-northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 76 mi east-southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 163 mi south | 20,800 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 Bethlehem
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bethlehem, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 25, 1969, which passed about 23 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2018, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 83 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 18, 2016.
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 Bethlehem'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.
Bethlehem radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bethlehem, NH?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 75 miles west-northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bethlehem?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bethlehem the lowest scan from KCXX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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