Long Lake, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Long Lake, Hamilton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Long Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 156 days in the Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County — the most common reported hazard around Long Lake, mostly in January and February. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (60 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 156 | Jan 2026 | Apr 9, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 60 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Feb 22, 1997 · $8,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Feb 2024 | Feb 10, 2001 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Dec 2023 | Jul 11, 2023 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2024 | Jan 8, 1998 · $100,000 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 Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Long Lake get?
A normal year brings about 105 inches of snow to Long Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newcomb weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (23.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 8.6 | 23.8 | 23.9 | 23.4 | 19.6 | 4.6 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Long Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 64 miles west-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 Long Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 64 mi west-southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 73 mi east-northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 97 mi south | 9,200 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 Long Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Long Lake, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and November. The strongest was an F2 on August 28, 1973, which touched down about 12 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on September 3, 1993, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 16 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 23, 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 Long 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.
Long Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Long Lake, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 64 miles west-southwest. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Long Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Long Lake the lowest scan from KTYX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Long 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 Long Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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