Northfield, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Northfield, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Northfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 156 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Northfield, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (80 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 156 | Jan 2026 | Dec 1, 1997 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | May 2025 | Jul 11, 2023 · 1 death · $100 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 27 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $18 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · $450,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2025 | Jul 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2013 | Jun 12, 1996 · 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Northfield get?
A normal year brings about 76 inches of snow to Northfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Northfield weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (21.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.1 | 21.3 | 17.9 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 3.3 | 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 Northfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 36 miles northwest. 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 Northfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 36 mi northwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 121 mi east | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 129 mi south-southwest | 14,300 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 Northfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Northfield. The strongest was an EF1 on May 9, 2009, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 16, 2009, which touched down about 8 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 9, 2007.
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 Northfield'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.
Northfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Northfield, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 36 miles northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Northfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Northfield the lowest scan from KCXX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Northfield 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 Northfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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