Cambridge, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cambridge, Lamoille County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cambridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 168 days in the Lamoille forecast zone and Lamoille County — the most common reported hazard around Cambridge, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 168 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2008 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Jul 2025 | Jul 18, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Dec 2025 | Dec 1, 2010 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 24 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $3.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2012 | May 20, 2011 · $100,000 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 Lamoille forecast zone and Lamoille County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cambridge get?
A normal year brings about 139 inches of snow to Cambridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jeffersonville weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (31.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 11.2 | 31.2 | 30.1 | 31.0 | 25.6 | 7.7 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cambridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 17 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 Cambridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 17 mi west-southwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 140 mi east-southeast | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 151 mi west-southwest | 18,400 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 Cambridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cambridge, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 3, 1970, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 5, 2010, which touched down about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 129 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Cambridge'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.
Cambridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cambridge, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 17 miles west-southwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cambridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cambridge the lowest scan from KCXX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cambridge 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 Cambridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Johnson, VT radar 10 mi
- Essex Junction, VT radar 15 mi
- Morrisville, VT radar 15 mi
- St. Albans, VT radar 16 mi
- Winooski, VT radar 18 mi
- Enosburg Falls, VT radar 19 mi
- Burlington, VT radar 20 mi
- South Burlington, VT radar 20 mi
- Swanton, VT radar 23 mi
- Montpelier, VT radar 30 mi