Sackets Harbor, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sackets Harbor, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sackets Harbor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 212 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Sackets Harbor, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (102 days) and high winds (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 212 | Mar 2026 | Dec 27, 2001 · $2.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 2023 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 59 | Dec 2025 | Apr 4, 2018 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Aug 2024 | Apr 28, 2011 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 7 | Nov 2017 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2024 | Jul 24, 2008 · $75,000 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sackets Harbor get?
A normal year brings about 116 inches of snow to Sackets Harbor, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Watertown weather station 12.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (34.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 9.1 | 26.9 | 34.0 | 29.6 | 13.6 | 2.7 | 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 Sackets Harbor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 25 miles east-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 Sackets Harbor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 25 mi east-southeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 120 mi south | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 139 mi southeast | 16,100 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 Sackets Harbor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sackets Harbor. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F1 on August 28, 1983, which passed about 14 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 9, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 14 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 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 Sackets Harbor'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.
Sackets Harbor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sackets Harbor, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 25 miles east-southeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sackets Harbor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sackets Harbor the lowest scan from KTYX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sackets Harbor 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 Sackets Harbor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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