Lyon Mountain, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lyon Mountain, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lyon Mountain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 118 days in the Western Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Lyon Mountain, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (93 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 118 | Feb 2026 | Apr 19, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jul 2025 | Jul 12, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Dec 11, 2021 · 1 death · $35,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jun 2017 | Jan 19, 1996 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2007 | Aug 29, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2020 | Jan 6, 1998 · $1.0 million 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 Western Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lyon Mountain get?
A normal year brings about 107 inches of snow to Lyon Mountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ellenburg Depot weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (23.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 8.0 | 23.5 | 21.4 | 23.1 | 19.0 | 9.8 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lyon Mountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 37 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 Lyon Mountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 37 mi east-southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 112 mi southwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 148 mi south | 17,700 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 Lyon Mountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lyon Mountain, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 6, 1952, which passed about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 10, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east of town.
Hail: 51 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 14, 1957.
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 Lyon Mountain'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.
Lyon Mountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lyon Mountain, NY?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 37 miles east-southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lyon Mountain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lyon Mountain the lowest scan from KCXX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lyon Mountain 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 Lyon Mountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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