Mountain Lodge Park, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mountain Lodge Park, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mountain Lodge Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Mountain Lodge Park, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (90 days) and flash flooding (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 2018 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 63 | Jul 2025 | Jul 9, 2023 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Sep 2023 | Jul 28, 2006 · 1 death |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2025 | Nov 13, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 18 | Dec 2011 | Aug 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2019 | Jul 22, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mountain Lodge Park get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Mountain Lodge Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the West Point weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 7.0 | 11.1 | 7.1 | 9.6 | 0.4 | 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 Mountain Lodge Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOKX (Upton, NY), about 76 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 Mountain Lodge Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKX Upton, NY | 76 mi east-southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 83 mi north | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDIX Philadelphia, NJ | 100 mi south | 9,700 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 Mountain Lodge Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mountain Lodge Park, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 14, 1988, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 20, 1995.
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 Mountain Lodge Park'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.
Mountain Lodge Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mountain Lodge Park, NY?
KOKX (Upton, NY), about 76 miles east-southeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mountain Lodge Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mountain Lodge Park the lowest scan from KOKX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mountain Lodge Park 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 Mountain Lodge Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.