Mexico, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mexico, Oswego County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mexico?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 308 days in the Oswego forecast zone and Oswego County — the most common reported hazard around Mexico, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (148 days) and high winds (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 308 | Mar 2026 | Feb 2, 2007 · $3.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 148 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 49 | Feb 2024 | Nov 18, 2013 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Aug 2024 | May 20, 2019 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2024 | Jun 20, 2019 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2020 | Dec 15, 2016 · $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 Oswego forecast zone and Oswego County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mexico get?
A normal year brings about 159 inches of snow to Mexico, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fulton weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (50.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 9.8 | 31.5 | 50.2 | 47.7 | 17.0 | 2.5 | 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 Mexico?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 34 miles northeast. 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 Mexico | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 34 mi northeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 88 mi south | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 125 mi east-southeast | 13,600 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 Mexico
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mexico, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 24, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 93 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 1992.
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 Mexico'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.
Mexico radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mexico, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 34 miles northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mexico?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mexico the lowest scan from KTYX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mexico 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 Mexico, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Pulaski, NY radar 9 mi
- Central Square, NY radar 13 mi
- Oswego, NY radar 14 mi
- Fulton, NY radar 14 mi
- Phoenix, NY radar 17 mi
- Baldwinsville, NY radar 22 mi
- North Syracuse, NY radar 23 mi
- Liverpool, NY radar 25 mi
- Camden, NY radar 26 mi
- Adams, NY radar 26 mi