White Lake, NY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Lake, Oneida County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 220 days in the Northern Oneida forecast zone and Oneida County — the most common reported hazard around White Lake, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (177 days) and flash flooding (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 220 | Mar 2026 | Feb 16, 2025 · $2.1 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 177 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 54 | Mar 2026 | Jun 27, 2006 · $50 million damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Mar 2026 | Jun 28, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Jun 2021 | Jun 27, 2002 · 1 death |
| High winds | 20 | Dec 2021 | Feb 17, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Mar 2007 | Apr 4, 2003 · $4.0 million 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 Northern Oneida forecast zone and Oneida County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does White Lake get?
A normal year brings about 164 inches of snow to White Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boonville 4 Ssw weather station 13.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (39.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 15.5 | 35.1 | 39.7 | 39.2 | 26.7 | 6.2 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover White Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTYX (Montague, NY), about 30 miles west-northwest. 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 White Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTYX Montague, NY | 30 mi west-northwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KENX Albany, NY | 86 mi southeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,900 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 White Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Lake, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on August 7, 2023, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 47 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-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 White 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.
White Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Lake, NY?
KTYX (Montague, NY), about 30 miles west-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Lake the lowest scan from KTYX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for White 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 White Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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