South Burlington, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Burlington, Chittenden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Burlington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 110 days in the Western Chittenden forecast zone and Chittenden County — the most common reported hazard around South Burlington, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 110 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2022 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jul 2025 | Jul 30, 2019 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 42 | Dec 2023 | Apr 11, 2011 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Dec 2025 | Dec 23, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | Jan 15, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | May 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Oct 2020 | Jul 6, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2025 | Jul 1, 2018 · 3 deaths |
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 Western Chittenden forecast zone and Chittenden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Burlington get?
A normal year brings about 88 inches of snow to South Burlington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burlington Intl Ap weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 5.7 | 19.5 | 21.1 | 19.3 | 17.5 | 4.1 | 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 South Burlington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 5 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 South Burlington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 5 mi north | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 133 mi west-southwest | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 135 mi south-southwest | 15,400 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 South Burlington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Burlington, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 24, 1960, which touched down about 19 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 18, 2022, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 154 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.30-inch hail on July 16, 2009.
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 South Burlington'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.
South Burlington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Burlington, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 5 miles north. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Burlington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Burlington the lowest scan from KCXX is about 300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Burlington 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 South Burlington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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