Sheffield, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sheffield, Caledonia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sheffield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 148 days in the Caledonia forecast zone and Caledonia County — the most common reported hazard around Sheffield, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (74 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 148 | Jan 2026 | Mar 6, 2011 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2025 | May 9, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2024 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 27 | Oct 2019 | Aug 28, 2011 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Dec 2022 | Apr 16, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2014 | May 11, 2007 · $150,000 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 Caledonia forecast zone and Caledonia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sheffield get?
A normal year brings about 142 inches of snow to Sheffield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sutton weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (35.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 12.0 | 27.7 | 31.3 | 35.8 | 23.5 | 9.2 | 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 Sheffield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 52 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 Sheffield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 52 mi west | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 104 mi east-southeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 170 mi southwest | 22,200 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 Sheffield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sheffield. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on May 20, 1962, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 29, 2012, which touched down about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 4, 1974.
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 Sheffield'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.
Sheffield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sheffield, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 52 miles west. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sheffield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sheffield the lowest scan from KCXX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sheffield 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 Sheffield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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