Snow Shoe, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Snow Shoe, Centre County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Snow Shoe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 174 days in the Northern Centre forecast zone and Centre County — the most common reported hazard around Snow Shoe, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 174 | Jun 2026 | Mar 16, 2025 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Aug 2018 | Oct 20, 2016 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Nov 2013 | Oct 29, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2024 | Jul 13, 2021 · $500,000 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 Northern Centre forecast zone and Centre County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Snow Shoe get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Snow Shoe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clarence weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3.1 | 9.0 | 12.8 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 1.7 | 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 Snow Shoe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 8 miles south-southwest. 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 Snow Shoe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 8 mi south-southwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 124 mi west-southwest | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 130 mi northeast | 14,400 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 Snow Shoe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Snow Shoe, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 12 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 51 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 19, 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 Snow Shoe'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.
Snow Shoe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Snow Shoe, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 8 miles south-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Snow Shoe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Snow Shoe the lowest scan from KCCX is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Snow Shoe 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 Snow Shoe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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