Plattsburgh, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Plattsburgh, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Plattsburgh?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 94 days in the Eastern Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Plattsburgh, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (93 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 94 | Feb 2026 | Apr 15, 2007 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jul 2025 | Jul 12, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 38 | Jun 2017 | May 1, 2011 · $4.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2024 | Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 20 | Dec 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $600,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2007 | Aug 29, 2004 · $50,000 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 Eastern Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Plattsburgh get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Plattsburgh, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the S Hero weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.3 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 10.6 | 2.2 | 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 Plattsburgh?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 19 miles 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 Plattsburgh | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 19 mi southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 128 mi west-southwest | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 149 mi south-southwest | 17,900 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 Plattsburgh
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Plattsburgh, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 3, 1970, which passed about 15 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 10, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 112 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.30-inch hail on July 16, 2009.
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 Plattsburgh'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.
Plattsburgh radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Plattsburgh, NY?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 19 miles southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Plattsburgh?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Plattsburgh the lowest scan from KCXX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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