Lake Katrine, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Katrine, Ulster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Katrine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Eastern Ulster forecast zone and Ulster County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Katrine, mostly in July and August. Next come excessive heat (81 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 1998 · 1 death · $500 damage |
| Excessive heat | 81 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1996 · $80,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Aug 2024 | Jan 19, 1996 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jul 2023 | Dec 17, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2021 | Sep 16, 1999 · $225,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 20 | Sep 2023 | Jul 3, 2009 · 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 Ulster forecast zone and Ulster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Katrine get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to Lake Katrine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Platte Clove weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4.9 | 20.5 | 19.9 | 20.7 | 14.5 | 3.1 | 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 Lake Katrine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 42 miles north. 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 Lake Katrine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 42 mi north | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 97 mi southeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 103 mi west | 10,100 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 Lake Katrine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Katrine, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 16, 1974, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 15, 2018.
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 Lake Katrine'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.
Lake Katrine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Katrine, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 42 miles north. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Katrine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Katrine the lowest scan from KENX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Katrine 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 Lake Katrine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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