North Rose, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Rose, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Rose?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 111 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around North Rose, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (99 days) and high winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 111 | Jan 2026 | Mar 6, 1999 · $350,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · $5.5 million damage |
| High winds | 42 | Feb 2024 | Feb 10, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2025 | Jul 12, 2006 · $1.7 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2023 | May 17, 2019 · $3.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Apr 2018 | Apr 4, 2003 · $10 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 2014 | Mar 4, 1999 · $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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Rose get?
A normal year brings about 105 inches of snow to North Rose, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sodus 1W weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (34.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 7.3 | 25.4 | 34.8 | 21.5 | 13.6 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover North Rose?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 72 miles east-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 North Rose | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 72 mi east-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 82 mi southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 95 mi west | 8,900 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 North Rose
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Rose, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 13 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 104 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 16, 2022.
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 North Rose'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.
North Rose radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Rose, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 72 miles east-northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Rose?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Rose the lowest scan from KTYX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Rose 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 North Rose, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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