Adams, NY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Adams, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Adams?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 212 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Adams, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (102 days) and high winds (59 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms212Mar 2026Dec 27, 2001 · $2.0 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds102Jun 2026Jul 13, 2023 · $600,000 damage
High winds59Dec 2025Apr 4, 2018 · 1 death · $15,000 damage
Flooding22Aug 2024Apr 28, 2011 · 1 death · $250,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill17Feb 2026—
Coastal flooding7Nov 2017—
Blizzards6Dec 2022Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death
Flash flooding6Aug 2024Jul 24, 2008 · $75,000 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Adams get?

A normal year brings about 116 inches of snow to Adams, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Watertown weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (34.0 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Adams?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 18 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over AdamsView
KTYX
Montague, NY		18 mi east-southeast1,000 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KBGM
Binghamton, NY		111 mi south11,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KENX
Albany, NY		130 mi southeast14,400 ftLimited — 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 Adams

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Adams. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F1 on August 28, 1983, which passed about 6 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 9, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 17 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 18, 2017.

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 Adams'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.

Adams radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Adams, NY?

KTYX (Montague, NY), about 18 miles east-southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Adams?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Adams the lowest scan from KTYX is about 1,000 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Adams 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 Adams, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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