West Hills, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Hills, Armstrong County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Armstrong forecast zone and Armstrong County — the most common reported hazard around West Hills, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2025 | Oct 6, 2024 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jul 2025 | Jun 25, 2006 · $600,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Feb 2026 | Sep 17, 2004 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2016 | Nov 13, 1997 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 1998 | Aug 24, 1998 · $10,000 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 Armstrong forecast zone and Armstrong County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Hills get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to West Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Putneyville 2 Se Dam weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.7 | 9.1 | 12.4 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 0.3 | 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 West Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 41 miles west-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 West Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 41 mi west-southwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 81 mi east | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 127 mi west-northwest | 13,900 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 West Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Hills, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on March 28, 2020.
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 West Hills'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.
West Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Hills, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 41 miles west-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Hills the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Hills 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 West Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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