Colebrook, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Colebrook, Coos County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Colebrook?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 162 days in the Northern Coos forecast zone and Coos County — the most common reported hazard around Colebrook, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (72 days) and flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 162 | Jan 2026 | Dec 11, 2008 · $55,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Apr 2026 | Aug 3, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 41 | Dec 2023 | Apr 15, 2014 · $1.9 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · $6.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 14 | Dec 2022 | Feb 17, 2006 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2016 | Jun 27, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Dec 1998 | — |
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 Coos forecast zone and Coos County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Colebrook get?
A normal year brings about 81 inches of snow to Colebrook, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colebrook 3Sw weather station 3.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (19.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 5.9 | 18.5 | 18.2 | 19.9 | 14.5 | 3.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Colebrook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 86 miles west-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 Colebrook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 86 mi west-southwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 92 mi southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 195 mi east-northeast | 28,100 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 Colebrook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Colebrook. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on September 3, 1993, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2016, which touched down about 14 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 25 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 21, 2022.
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 Colebrook'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.
Colebrook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Colebrook, NH?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 86 miles west-southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Colebrook?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Colebrook the lowest scan from KCXX 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 Colebrook 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 Colebrook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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