Oswego, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oswego, Oswego County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oswego?
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 Oswego, 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 Oswego get?
A normal year brings about 140 inches of snow to Oswego, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oswego weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (44.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 9.4 | 30.6 | 44.7 | 35.3 | 17.1 | 2.8 | 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 Oswego?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 46 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 Oswego | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 46 mi east-northeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 91 mi south-southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 118 mi west-southwest | 12,400 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 Oswego
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oswego, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. 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 a tornado of unknown strength on July 10, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 94 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Oswego'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.
Oswego radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oswego, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 46 miles east-northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oswego?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oswego the lowest scan from KTYX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oswego 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 Oswego, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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