Laconia, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laconia, Belknap County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laconia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 161 days in the Belknap forecast zone and Belknap County — the most common reported hazard around Laconia, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (70 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 161 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | May 2020 | Sep 27, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2023 | Aug 7, 2008 · 1 death · $700,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Oct 2017 | Apr 16, 2007 · $685,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Dec 2023 | Oct 8, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2008 | Jan 7, 1998 · $3.8 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 Belknap forecast zone and Belknap County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Laconia get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Laconia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lakeport 2 weather station 2.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.1 | 12.8 | 18.8 | 16.9 | 9.4 | 1.6 | 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 Laconia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 65 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 Laconia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 65 mi east-northeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 106 mi northwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 113 mi south | 11,600 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 Laconia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laconia, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 25, 1969, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 22, 2020, which touched down about 11 miles east of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 22, 2008.
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 Laconia'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.
Laconia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laconia, NH?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 65 miles east-northeast. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laconia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laconia the lowest scan from KGYX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Laconia 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 Laconia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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