Randolph, VT Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Randolph, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Randolph?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 143 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Randolph, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (25 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms143Feb 2026Feb 23, 2010 · $250,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds64Jun 2026Jul 21, 2010 · $450,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill25Feb 2026—
Flash flooding19Jul 2024Aug 28, 2011 · $34 million damage
Flooding12Dec 2023Aug 28, 2011 · $6.0 million damage
High winds8Dec 2022Sep 16, 1999 · 1 death · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat7Jun 2025Mar 17, 2012 · $1.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage6Jun 2012Jun 23, 2012 · 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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Randolph get?

A normal year brings about 81 inches of snow to Randolph, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bethel 4 N weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (19.5 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.54.919.518.018.916.33.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Randolph?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 47 miles north-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over RandolphView
KCXX
Burlington, VT		47 mi north-northwest3,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KENX
Albany, NY		116 mi southwest12,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KGYX
Portland, ME		120 mi east12,700 ftLimited — 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 Randolph

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Randolph. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an EF1 on March 26, 2021, which touched down about 25 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 26, 2011.

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 Randolph'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.

Randolph radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Randolph, VT?

KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 47 miles north-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Randolph?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Randolph the lowest scan from KCXX is about 3,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Randolph 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 Randolph, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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