Sidman, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sidman, Cambria County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sidman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 169 days in the Cambria forecast zone and Cambria County — the most common reported hazard around Sidman, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (92 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 169 | Jun 2026 | Aug 13, 1999 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Jan 2026 | Nov 22, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2026 | Jan 20, 2025 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 15 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | Mar 4, 2015 · $70,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2025 | Aug 7, 2005 · 1 death |
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 Cambria forecast zone and Cambria County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sidman get?
A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to Sidman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dunlo weather station 2.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (23.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 4.8 | 14.8 | 23.6 | 17.5 | 9.6 | 2.6 | 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 Sidman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 57 miles 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 Sidman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 57 mi northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 78 mi west | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 115 mi southeast | 11,900 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 Sidman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sidman, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 11, 1951, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 68 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 17, 1960.
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 Sidman'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.
Sidman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sidman, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 57 miles northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sidman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sidman the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sidman 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 Sidman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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