Burlington, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burlington, Chittenden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burlington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 110 days in the Western Chittenden forecast zone and Chittenden County — the most common reported hazard around Burlington, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 110 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2022 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jul 2025 | Jul 30, 2019 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 42 | Dec 2023 | Apr 11, 2011 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Dec 2025 | Dec 23, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | May 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Oct 2020 | Jul 6, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2025 | Jul 1, 2018 · 3 deaths |
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 Western Chittenden forecast zone and Chittenden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burlington get?
A normal year brings about 88 inches of snow to Burlington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burlington Intl Ap weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 5.7 | 19.5 | 21.1 | 19.3 | 17.5 | 4.1 | 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 Burlington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 4 miles east-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Burlington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 4 mi east-northeast | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 131 mi west-southwest | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 138 mi south-southwest | 15,900 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 Burlington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burlington, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 3, 1970, which passed about 21 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 10, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 129 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Burlington'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.
Burlington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burlington, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 4 miles east-northeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burlington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burlington the lowest scan from KCXX is about 200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burlington 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 Burlington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- South Burlington, VT radar 5 mi
- Essex Junction, VT radar 6 mi
- Vergennes, VT radar 22 mi
- St. Albans, VT radar 23 mi
- Johnson, VT radar 29 mi
- Swanton, VT radar 30 mi
- Morrisville, VT radar 32 mi
- Enosburg Falls, VT radar 36 mi
- Montpelier, VT radar 36 mi