North Conway, NH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Conway, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Conway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 177 days in the Northern Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around North Conway, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (95 days) and flooding (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 177 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 65 | Jun 2026 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2011 · $2.4 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | May 2020 | Jul 19, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2021 | Oct 29, 2012 · $53,000 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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Conway get?
A normal year brings about 84 inches of snow to North Conway, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Conway weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (21.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.5 | 16.9 | 20.1 | 21.8 | 15.9 | 4.5 | 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 North Conway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 44 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 North Conway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 44 mi east-southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 144 mi south | 16,900 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 North Conway
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Conway, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 22, 2020, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 76 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 1, 1986.
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 North Conway'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.
North Conway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Conway, NH?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 44 miles east-southeast. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Conway?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Conway the lowest scan from KGYX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Conway 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 North Conway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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