Fairdale, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairdale, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Fairdale, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jul 2025 | Nov 19, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 25 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $6.1 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2012 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jun 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 · $15,000 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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairdale get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Fairdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grays Landing weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 4.1 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 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 Fairdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 46 miles north-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 Fairdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 46 mi north-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 125 mi northeast | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 144 mi southwest | 17,100 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 Fairdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairdale, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on November 16, 1965, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 173 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Fairdale'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.
Fairdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairdale, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 46 miles north-northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairdale the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairdale 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 Fairdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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