Cambridge, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cambridge, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cambridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Southern Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Cambridge, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (56 days) and excessive heat (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | May 24, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 48 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 34 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2024 | Aug 24, 2020 · $16 million damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Dec 2023 | Aug 24, 2020 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2019 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Sep 2021 | Sep 27, 2007 · $200,000 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 Southern Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cambridge get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Cambridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sunderland 2 weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 4.1 | 17.4 | 18.5 | 16.4 | 14.0 | 4.1 | 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 Cambridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 46 miles southwest. 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 Cambridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 46 mi southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 103 mi north | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 126 mi west-northwest | 13,700 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 Cambridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cambridge, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 7 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2020, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on June 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 Cambridge'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.
Cambridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cambridge, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 46 miles southwest. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cambridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cambridge the lowest scan from KENX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cambridge 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 Cambridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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