Ulysses, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ulysses, Potter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ulysses?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Potter forecast zone and Potter County — the most common reported hazard around Ulysses, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (73 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2012 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2001 · $4,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2019 | Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2008 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $800,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 2024 | Sep 21, 2024 · $2,000 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 Potter forecast zone and Potter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ulysses get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Ulysses, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Whitesville 1N weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 5.8 | 13.3 | 14.9 | 13.4 | 11.5 | 1.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ulysses?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 69 miles south. 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 Ulysses | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 69 mi south | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 88 mi northwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBGM Binghamton, NY | 93 mi east-northeast | 8,600 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 Ulysses
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ulysses, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 21, 2003, which touched down about 9 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 27, 2013, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 30 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 31, 2002.
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 Ulysses'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.
Ulysses radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ulysses, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 69 miles south. KBUF (Buffalo, NY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ulysses?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ulysses the lowest scan from KCCX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ulysses 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 Ulysses, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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