Pine Plains, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pine Plains, Dutchess County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pine Plains?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 195 days in the Eastern Dutchess forecast zone and Dutchess County — the most common reported hazard around Pine Plains, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and excessive heat (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 195 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2024 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Jan 2026 | Mar 31, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 69 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Dec 2020 | Sep 16, 1999 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Jan 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · $5.7 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2019 | Aug 12, 2016 · 2 deaths |
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 Eastern Dutchess forecast zone and Dutchess County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pine Plains get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Pine Plains, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Copake weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.8 | 10.5 | 15.5 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 1.8 | 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 Pine Plains?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 47 miles north-northwest. 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 Pine Plains | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 47 mi north-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 87 mi south-southeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 120 mi west | 12,800 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 Pine Plains
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pine Plains, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on August 28, 1973, which passed about 25 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2022, which passed about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 187 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 15, 2018.
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 Pine Plains'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.
Pine Plains radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pine Plains, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 47 miles north-northwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pine Plains?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pine Plains the lowest scan from KENX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pine Plains 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 Pine Plains, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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