Lunenburg, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lunenburg, Essex County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lunenburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 126 days in the Essex forecast zone and Essex County — the most common reported hazard around Lunenburg, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (51 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 126 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2001 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2024 | May 29, 1998 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2025 | May 26, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Dec 2025 | Apr 16, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Nov 2019 | Aug 28, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 1998 | Jan 6, 1998 · $80,000 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 Essex forecast zone and Essex County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lunenburg get?
A normal year brings about 68 inches of snow to Lunenburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gilman weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (18.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.1 | 18.3 | 15.2 | 15.9 | 11.1 | 2.6 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lunenburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 74 miles west. 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 Lunenburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 74 mi west | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 80 mi east-southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 175 mi south | 23,300 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 Lunenburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lunenburg. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F1 on May 19, 1982, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2010, which touched down about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 18, 2016.
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 Lunenburg'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.
Lunenburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lunenburg, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 74 miles west. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lunenburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lunenburg the lowest scan from KCXX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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