Schellsburg, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Schellsburg, Bedford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Schellsburg?
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 Schellsburg, 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 Schellsburg get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Schellsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wolfsburg weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 6.7 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 8.0 | 0.5 | 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 Schellsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 69 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 Schellsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 69 mi north-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 89 mi west-northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 96 mi southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Schellsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Schellsburg, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 16, 2016.
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 Schellsburg'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.
Schellsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Schellsburg, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 69 miles north-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Schellsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Schellsburg the lowest scan from KCCX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Schellsburg 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 Schellsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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