Schroon Lake, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Schroon Lake, Essex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Schroon Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 132 days in the Western Essex forecast zone and Essex County — the most common reported hazard around Schroon Lake, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (101 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 132 | Feb 2026 | Apr 19, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jul 2025 | Jun 10, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $36 million damage |
| Flooding | 39 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| High winds | 26 | Mar 2026 | Sep 17, 1999 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 · $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 Western Essex forecast zone and Essex County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Schroon Lake get?
A normal year brings about 78 inches of snow to Schroon Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Creek 5 Se weather station 13.7 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 Schroon Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 55 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 Schroon Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 55 mi north-northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 88 mi south | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 96 mi west | 9,000 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 Schroon Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Schroon Lake. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF0 on July 13, 2023, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2024, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 67 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 Schroon Lake'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.
Schroon Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Schroon Lake, NY?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 55 miles north-northeast. KENX (Albany, NY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Schroon Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Schroon Lake the lowest scan from KCXX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Schroon Lake 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 Schroon Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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