Briarcliff Manor, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Briarcliff Manor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Northern Westchester forecast zone and Westchester County — the most common reported hazard around Briarcliff Manor, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (76 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 90 | Oct 2025 | Sep 1, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 32 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Jun 2021 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jul 2024 | Sep 25, 1999 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 4 | Jan 2024 | Dec 6, 1996 · 1 death |
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 Westchester forecast zone and Westchester County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Briarcliff Manor get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Briarcliff Manor, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yorktown Hts 1W weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 7.6 | 8.8 | 12.6 | 8.2 | 1.8 | 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 Briarcliff Manor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 55 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 Briarcliff Manor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 55 mi east-southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 88 mi south-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 101 mi north | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Briarcliff Manor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Briarcliff Manor, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F2 on July 12, 2006, which passed about 5 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 4, 2020, which touched down about 25 miles east of town.
Hail: 163 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 1, 2011.
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 Briarcliff Manor'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.
Briarcliff Manor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Briarcliff Manor, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 55 miles east-southeast. KDIX (Philadelphia, NJ) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Briarcliff Manor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Briarcliff Manor the lowest scan from KOKX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Briarcliff Manor 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 Briarcliff Manor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.