Lake Holiday, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Holiday, Frederick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Holiday?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Frederick forecast zone and Frederick County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Holiday, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (71 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 1997 · $260,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · 1 death · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 44 | May 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 36 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2024 | May 16, 2014 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $6.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jun 2008 | May 15, 2004 · $150,000 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 Frederick forecast zone and Frederick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Holiday get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Lake Holiday, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winchester weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 6.9 | 8.0 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 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 Lake Holiday?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 50 miles east-southeast. 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 Lake Holiday | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 50 mi east-southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 113 mi north | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 131 mi northwest | 14,700 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 Lake Holiday
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Holiday, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on September 17, 2004, which touched down about 16 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 8, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 254 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 23, 1999.
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 Lake Holiday'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.
Lake Holiday radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Holiday, VA?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 50 miles east-southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Holiday?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Holiday the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Holiday 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 Lake Holiday, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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