Pottersville, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pottersville, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pottersville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 118 days in the Northern Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Pottersville, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (99 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 118 | Feb 2026 | Apr 9, 2000 · $55,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 1999 · 1 death · $7,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 53 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 43 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 30 | Feb 2024 | Sep 16, 1999 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Oct 2019 | May 28, 2011 · $13 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2021 | Jun 26, 1998 · 1 death |
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 Northern Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pottersville get?
A normal year brings about 78 inches of snow to Pottersville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Creek 5 Se weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 5.9 | 15.7 | 18.7 | 17.0 | 15.4 | 4.2 | 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 Pottersville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 63 miles north-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 Pottersville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 63 mi north-northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 81 mi south | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 93 mi west | 8,600 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 Pottersville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pottersville. Most came in July. The strongest was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 55 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 29, 2012.
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 Pottersville'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.
Pottersville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pottersville, NY?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 63 miles north-northeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pottersville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pottersville the lowest scan from KCXX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pottersville 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 Pottersville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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