Lancaster, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lancaster, Coos County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lancaster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 167 days in the Southern Coos forecast zone and Coos County — the most common reported hazard around Lancaster, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (72 days) and flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 167 | Jan 2026 | Dec 11, 2008 · $110,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Apr 2026 | Aug 3, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 49 | Dec 2023 | Apr 15, 2014 · $1.9 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · $6.5 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Jan 2024 | Oct 29, 2012 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2016 | Jun 27, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 3 | Feb 2021 | Mar 24, 1996 · 2 deaths |
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 Southern Coos forecast zone and Coos County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lancaster get?
A normal year brings about 76 inches of snow to Lancaster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lancaster weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (19.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 4.6 | 19.5 | 17.9 | 17.8 | 11.6 | 4.0 | 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 Lancaster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 77 miles east-southeast. 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 Lancaster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 77 mi east-southeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 78 mi west | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 176 mi south | 23,700 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 Lancaster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lancaster. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F1 on May 19, 1982, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2010, which touched down about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 67 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 Lancaster'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.
Lancaster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lancaster, NH?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 77 miles east-southeast. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lancaster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lancaster the lowest scan from KGYX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lancaster 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 Lancaster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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