Westford, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westford, Otsego County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 154 days in the Otsego forecast zone and Otsego County — the most common reported hazard around Westford, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (97 days) and flash flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 154 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 97 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jun 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · $50 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2026 | Jan 26, 2022 · 1 death |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2019 | Aug 28, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 · $58 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Mar 2008 | Apr 4, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
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 Otsego forecast zone and Otsego County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westford get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to Westford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cooperstown weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 5.9 | 18.2 | 21.7 | 18.8 | 17.6 | 2.8 | 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 Westford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 38 miles east. 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 Westford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 38 mi east | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 68 mi west-southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 88 mi north-northwest | 8,000 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 Westford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westford, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 10, 1989, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 22, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Westford'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.
Westford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westford, NY?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 38 miles east. KBGM (Binghamton, NY) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westford the lowest scan from KENX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westford 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 Westford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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