West Newton, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Newton, Westmoreland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Newton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 292 days in the Westmoreland forecast zone and Westmoreland County — the most common reported hazard around West Newton, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (108 days) and flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 292 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2008 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 108 | Jul 2025 | Mar 28, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 40 | Apr 2024 | Feb 4, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Aug 2024 | Jun 13, 2019 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Jan 9, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2016 | — |
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 Westmoreland forecast zone and Westmoreland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Newton get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to West Newton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Donora 1 Sw weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 5.7 | 7.2 | 4.6 | 0.1 | 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 Newton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 33 miles northwest. 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 Newton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 33 mi northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCCX State College, PA | 105 mi east-northeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 137 mi northwest | 15,800 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 Newton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Newton, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on August 3, 1963, which touched down about 10 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2025, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 349 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 1983.
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 Newton'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 Newton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Newton, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 33 miles northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Newton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Newton the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Newton 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 Newton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.