Altamont, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Altamont, Albany County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Altamont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 148 days in the Western Albany forecast zone and Albany County — the most common reported hazard around Altamont, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (105 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 148 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2020 · $7.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 105 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 36 | Aug 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Aug 2021 | Jul 9, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Nov 2019 | Sep 16, 1999 · $133,000 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 Western Albany forecast zone and Albany County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Altamont get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Altamont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albany Nwfo Univ weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.7 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 2.3 | 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 Altamont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 8 miles south. 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 Altamont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 8 mi south | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 105 mi west-southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 110 mi northwest | 11,100 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 Altamont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Altamont, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2020, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 301 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 22, 2014.
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 Altamont'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.
Altamont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Altamont, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 8 miles south. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Altamont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Altamont the lowest scan from KENX is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Altamont 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 Altamont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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