Ohiopyle, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ohiopyle, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ohiopyle?
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 Ohiopyle, 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 Ohiopyle get?
A normal year brings about 89 inches of snow to Ohiopyle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chalk Hill 2 Ene weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (26.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 6.2 | 17.6 | 26.9 | 18.0 | 15.5 | 3.7 | 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 Ohiopyle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 60 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 Ohiopyle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 60 mi northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 107 mi northeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 124 mi east-southeast | 13,300 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 Ohiopyle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ohiopyle, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 19 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 118 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 Ohiopyle'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.
Ohiopyle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ohiopyle, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 60 miles northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ohiopyle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ohiopyle the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ohiopyle 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 Ohiopyle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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