Bakersfield, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bakersfield, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bakersfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 96 days in the Eastern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Bakersfield, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 96 | Jan 2026 | Oct 25, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jul 2025 | Aug 16, 2007 · $170,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $501 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Dec 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jul 2023 | Jul 15, 1997 · $8.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2015 | Jul 12, 2004 · 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 Eastern Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bakersfield get?
A normal year brings about 83 inches of snow to Bakersfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Enosburg Falls weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (19.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 4.9 | 18.9 | 17.9 | 19.3 | 17.1 | 4.5 | 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 Bakersfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 26 miles 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 Bakersfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 26 mi southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 140 mi east-southeast | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 159 mi west-southwest | 20,000 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 Bakersfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bakersfield, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 3, 1970, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 5, 2010, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 101 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.30-inch hail on July 16, 2009.
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 Bakersfield'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.
Bakersfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bakersfield, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 26 miles southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bakersfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bakersfield the lowest scan from KCXX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Enosburg Falls, VT radar 9 mi
- Johnson, VT radar 12 mi
- St. Albans, VT radar 14 mi
- Swanton, VT radar 18 mi
- Morrisville, VT radar 19 mi
- Essex Junction, VT radar 25 mi
- Winooski, VT radar 27 mi
- Burlington, VT radar 29 mi
- South Burlington, VT radar 30 mi
- Newport, VT radar 31 mi