Ulster, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ulster, Bradford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ulster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 138 days in the Bradford forecast zone and Bradford County — the most common reported hazard around Ulster, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 138 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 75 | Jul 2025 | Jun 27, 2006 · $25 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Dec 2020 | Sep 7, 2011 · 1 death · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Oct 2012 | Nov 2, 1999 · $210,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2020 | Jul 6, 2020 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2022 | Jan 15, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2008 | Jan 1, 2003 · $70,000 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 Bradford forecast zone and Bradford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ulster get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Ulster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Towanda 1 S weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.8 | 7.4 | 11.0 | 7.1 | 8.8 | 1.5 | 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 Ulster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 36 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 Ulster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 36 mi northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 101 mi southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KENX Albany, NY | 135 mi east-northeast | 15,300 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 Ulster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ulster, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1998, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 29, 2019, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 116 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 July 26, 1969.
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 Ulster'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.
Ulster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ulster, PA?
KBGM (Binghamton, NY), about 36 miles northeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ulster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ulster the lowest scan from KBGM is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ulster 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 Ulster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Mansfield, PA radar 30 mi
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