Saxton, PA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Saxton, Bedford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Saxton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Bedford forecast zone and Bedford County — the most common reported hazard around Saxton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flash flooding (36 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	86	Jun 2026	Jun 22, 2022 · $50,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	61	Jan 2026	Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage
Flash flooding	36	Jun 2025	Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death
High winds	18	Feb 2025	Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage
Flooding	17	May 2025	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	9	Jan 2025	—
Ice storms & sleet	7	Feb 2022	—
Excessive heat	3	Jun 2025	—

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 Bedford forecast zone and Bedford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Saxton get?

A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Saxton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saxton 1W weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (8.5 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.6	0.2	5.5	5.7	8.5	2.3	0.0	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 Saxton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 51 miles north-northeast. 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 Saxton	View
KCCX State College, PA	51 mi north-northeast	3,600 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLWX Sterling, MD	95 mi south-southeast	8,800 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA	106 mi west-northwest	10,500 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 Saxton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Saxton. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F1 on November 8, 1996, which passed about 10 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 7, 2023.

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 Saxton'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.

Saxton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Saxton, PA?

KCCX (State College, PA), about 51 miles north-northeast. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Saxton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Saxton the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Saxton 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 Saxton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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