Lake Winola, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Winola, Wyoming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Winola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Winola, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (66 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 2025 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Aug 2024 | Jun 27, 2006 · $60 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Aug 2024 | Sep 7, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Oct 2012 | Nov 2, 1999 · $210,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Dec 2005 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2001 | — |
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 Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Winola get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Lake Winola, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 3.2 | 7.7 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 10.1 | 0.8 | 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 Lake Winola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 48 miles north. 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 Lake Winola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 48 mi north | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 118 mi northeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 119 mi west-southwest | 12,600 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 Lake Winola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Winola, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 4 miles north-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 2, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 28, 2019.
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 Lake Winola'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.
Lake Winola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Winola, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 48 miles north. KENX (Albany, NY) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Winola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Winola the lowest scan from KBGM is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Winola 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 Lake Winola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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