University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Cambria 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 Johnstown?

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 University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (92 days) and high winds (34 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds169Jun 2026Aug 13, 1999 · 1 death · $50,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms92Jan 2026Nov 22, 2024 · $20,000 damage
High winds34Mar 2026Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding30Jun 2025Sep 2, 2013 · $200,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill24Feb 2026Jan 20, 2025 · 1 death
Ice storms & sleet15Dec 2025—
Flooding13Jul 2025Mar 4, 2015 · $70,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage4Jul 2025Aug 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 University of Pittsburgh Johnstown get?

A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dunlo weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (23.6 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
1.24.814.823.617.59.62.60.0

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

Which radars cover University of Pittsburgh Johnstown?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over University of Pittsburgh JohnstownView
KCCX
State College, PA		63 mi northeast4,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KPBZ
Pittsburgh, PA		75 mi west-northwest6,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KLWX
Sterling, MD		114 mi southeast11,800 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 Johnstown

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 11, 1976, which passed about 25 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.

Hail: 71 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 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 University of Pittsburgh Johnstown'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 Johnstown radar FAQ

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

KCCX (State College, PA), about 63 miles northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over University of Pittsburgh Johnstown the lowest scan from KCCX is about 4,900 ft up.

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

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