University of Pittsburgh Bradford, PA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for University of Pittsburgh Bradford, McKean County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits University of Pittsburgh Bradford?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the McKean forecast zone and McKean County — the most common reported hazard around University of Pittsburgh Bradford, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (80 days) and flash flooding (26 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds121Jun 2026Aug 25, 2007 · $250,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms80Jan 2026Mar 4, 2001 · $5,000 damage
Flash flooding26Jun 2024Aug 20, 1999 · $25 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill25Feb 2026—
High winds18Mar 2026Dec 12, 2000 · $14,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet11Mar 2008—
Flooding9Jan 2018Dec 1, 2010 · $200,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms1Sep 2003—

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 McKean forecast zone and McKean County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does University of Pittsburgh Bradford get?

A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to University of Pittsburgh Bradford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bradford 4Sw Rsch 5 weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.5 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover University of Pittsburgh Bradford?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 70 miles north. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over University of Pittsburgh BradfordView
KBUF
Buffalo, NY		70 mi north5,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCCX
State College, PA		79 mi south-southeast6,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KPBZ
Pittsburgh, PA		126 mi southwest13,800 ftLimited — 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 University of Pittsburgh Bradford

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of University of Pittsburgh Bradford, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.

Hail: 63 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 20, 1967.

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 University of Pittsburgh Bradford'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.

University of Pittsburgh Bradford radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to University of Pittsburgh Bradford, PA?

KBUF (Buffalo, NY), about 70 miles north. KCCX (State College, PA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in University of Pittsburgh Bradford?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over University of Pittsburgh Bradford the lowest scan from KBUF is about 5,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for University of Pittsburgh Bradford 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 University of Pittsburgh Bradford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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