Mountain Lakes, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mountain Lakes, Grafton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mountain Lakes?
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 Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes get?
A normal year brings about 71 inches of snow to Mountain Lakes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Benton 5 Sw weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (17.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 3.6 | 17.6 | 17.4 | 14.4 | 14.2 | 2.9 | 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 Mountain Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 65 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 Mountain Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 65 mi west-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 86 mi east | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 150 mi southwest | 18,200 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 Mountain Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mountain Lakes, 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 18 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 90 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 August 25, 1969.
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 Mountain Lakes'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.
Mountain Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mountain Lakes, NH?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 65 miles west-northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mountain Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mountain Lakes the lowest scan from KCXX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mountain Lakes 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 Mountain Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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