Ontario, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ontario, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ontario?
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 Ontario, 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 Ontario get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to Ontario, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Webster 2 Ne weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (26.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 6.4 | 19.3 | 21.4 | 26.7 | 9.7 | 2.2 | 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 Ontario?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 76 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 Ontario | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 76 mi west-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 88 mi east-northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 96 mi southeast | 9,100 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 Ontario
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ontario, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF2 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 71 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 July 15, 2024.
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 Ontario'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.
Ontario radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ontario, NY?
KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 76 miles west-southwest. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ontario?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ontario the lowest scan from KBUF is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ontario 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 Ontario, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Webster, NY radar 7 mi
- Sodus, NY radar 11 mi
- Palmyra, NY radar 11 mi
- Fairport, NY radar 12 mi
- East Rochester, NY radar 13 mi
- Pittsford, NY radar 15 mi
- Newark, NY radar 15 mi
- Rochester, NY radar 17 mi
- Manchester, NY radar 17 mi
- Victor, NY radar 18 mi