Bear Rocks, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bear Rocks, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bear Rocks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 197 days in the Fayette Ridges forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Bear Rocks, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (77 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 197 | Jun 2026 | Oct 6, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 77 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2014 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 29 | Apr 2024 | Jun 17, 2016 · $350,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Jan 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2016 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 1998 | Aug 17, 1997 · $20,000 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 Fayette Ridges forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bear Rocks get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Bear Rocks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Pleasant weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 6.4 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 0.3 | 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 Bear Rocks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 49 miles 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 Bear Rocks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 49 mi northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 94 mi northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 132 mi southeast | 14,800 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 Bear Rocks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bear Rocks, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 14 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 1983.
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 Bear Rocks'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.
Bear Rocks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bear Rocks, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 49 miles northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bear Rocks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bear Rocks the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bear Rocks 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 Bear Rocks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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