Speculator, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Speculator, Hamilton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Speculator?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 156 days in the Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County — the most common reported hazard around Speculator, mostly in January and February. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (60 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 156 | Jan 2026 | Apr 9, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 60 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Feb 22, 1997 · $8,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Feb 2024 | Feb 10, 2001 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Dec 2023 | Jul 11, 2023 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2024 | Jan 8, 1998 · $100,000 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 Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Speculator get?
A normal year brings about 129 inches of snow to Speculator, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Piseco weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (33.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 11.4 | 29.2 | 33.0 | 26.4 | 23.8 | 3.7 | 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 Speculator?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 67 miles west. 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 Speculator | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 67 mi west | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 70 mi south-southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 88 mi northeast | 7,900 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 Speculator
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Speculator, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 28, 1973, which touched down about 13 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 18 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 23, 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 Speculator'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.
Speculator radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Speculator, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 67 miles west. KENX (Albany, NY) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Speculator?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Speculator the lowest scan from KTYX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Speculator 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 Speculator, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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