Copake Lake, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Copake Lake, Columbia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Copake Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Eastern Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County — the most common reported hazard around Copake Lake, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (76 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2000 · $175,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 44 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 35 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 30 | Apr 2024 | Feb 24, 1996 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jul 2023 | Jul 29, 2009 · $4.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 22 | May 2025 | Apr 15, 2007 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jul 2022 | Jul 7, 2013 · 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 Eastern Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Copake Lake get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Copake Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Copake weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.8 | 10.5 | 15.5 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 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 Copake Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 39 miles northwest. 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 Copake Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 39 mi northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 96 mi south-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 122 mi west | 13,100 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 Copake Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Copake Lake, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on August 28, 1973, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 12, 2021, which touched down about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 8, 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 Copake Lake'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.
Copake Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Copake Lake, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 39 miles northwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Copake Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Copake Lake the lowest scan from KENX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Copake Lake 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 Copake Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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