Laurel Mountain, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laurel Mountain, Westmoreland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laurel Mountain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 292 days in the Westmoreland Ridges forecast zone and Westmoreland County — the most common reported hazard around Laurel Mountain, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (108 days) and flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 292 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2008 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 108 | Jul 2025 | Mar 28, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 40 | Apr 2024 | Feb 4, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Aug 2024 | Jun 13, 2019 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2026 | Jan 9, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Westmoreland Ridges forecast zone and Westmoreland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Laurel Mountain get?
A normal year brings about 142 inches of snow to Laurel Mountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laurel Summit weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (38.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 8.1 | 26.9 | 38.6 | 37.5 | 21.5 | 6.9 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Laurel Mountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 59 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 Laurel Mountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 59 mi west-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 79 mi northeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 124 mi southeast | 13,500 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 Laurel Mountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laurel Mountain, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 11 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which passed about 11 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 14, 1984.
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 Laurel Mountain'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.
Laurel Mountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laurel Mountain, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 59 miles west-northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laurel Mountain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laurel Mountain the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Laurel Mountain 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 Laurel Mountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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