Solvay, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Solvay, Onondaga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Solvay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 167 days in the Onondaga forecast zone and Onondaga County — the most common reported hazard around Solvay, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (129 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 167 | Feb 2026 | Mar 6, 1996 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 1998 · 3 deaths · $90 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | May 2025 | Jun 30, 2015 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | Dec 2021 | Oct 15, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Jul 2014 | Aug 27, 2004 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2007 | Apr 4, 2003 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2019 | Apr 2, 2005 · $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 Onondaga forecast zone and Onondaga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Solvay get?
A normal year brings about 128 inches of snow to Solvay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (34.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 9.8 | 30.6 | 34.0 | 30.3 | 19.8 | 3.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Solvay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), 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 Solvay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 55 mi north-northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 60 mi south | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 114 mi east-southeast | 11,700 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 Solvay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Solvay, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 2, 1983, which passed about 10 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 206 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 23, 2004.
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 Solvay'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.
Solvay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Solvay, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 55 miles north-northeast. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Solvay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Solvay the lowest scan from KTYX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Solvay 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 Solvay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Liverpool, NY radar 3 mi
- Syracuse, NY radar 4 mi
- Camillus, NY radar 5 mi
- North Syracuse, NY radar 7 mi
- East Syracuse, NY radar 7 mi
- Marcellus, NY radar 8 mi
- Baldwinsville, NY radar 10 mi
- Minoa, NY radar 10 mi
- Fayetteville, NY radar 11 mi
- Manlius, NY radar 12 mi