Chateaugay, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chateaugay, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chateaugay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 127 days in the Southern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Chateaugay, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (81 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 127 | Feb 2026 | Nov 18, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jul 2025 | Jul 21, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Mar 2026 | Jan 9, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2023 | Jul 1, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Aug 2024 | Apr 27, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2023 | Jun 21, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chateaugay get?
A normal year brings about 98 inches of snow to Chateaugay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Malone weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (22.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 8.8 | 20.6 | 22.7 | 20.2 | 17.0 | 7.1 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Chateaugay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 53 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 Chateaugay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 53 mi east-southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 113 mi southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 162 mi south | 20,500 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 Chateaugay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Chateaugay. The strongest was an F0 on June 1, 2004, which touched down about 10 miles west of town.
Hail: 27 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 8, 2012.
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 Chateaugay'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.
Chateaugay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chateaugay, NY?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 53 miles east-southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chateaugay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chateaugay the lowest scan from KCXX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chateaugay 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 Chateaugay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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