Chittenden, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chittenden, Rutland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chittenden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Eastern Rutland forecast zone and Rutland County — the most common reported hazard around Chittenden, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (101 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Aug 19, 2009 · 2 deaths · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 101 | Feb 2026 | Jan 12, 2011 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2011 · 2 deaths · $52 million damage |
| High winds | 22 | Feb 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2013 | May 10, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $350,000 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 Eastern Rutland forecast zone and Rutland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chittenden get?
A normal year brings about 83 inches of snow to Chittenden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chittenden weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (19.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 6.2 | 17.9 | 19.0 | 18.6 | 15.9 | 5.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Chittenden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 57 miles north. 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 Chittenden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 57 mi north | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 95 mi southwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 135 mi east | 15,300 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 Chittenden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chittenden. Most came in July and March. The strongest was an EF1 on March 26, 2021, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 13, 2023, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 28, 1988.
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 Chittenden'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.
Chittenden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chittenden, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 57 miles north. KENX (Albany, NY) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chittenden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chittenden the lowest scan from KCXX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chittenden 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 Chittenden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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