South Hero, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Hero, Grand Isle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Hero?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 76 days in the Grand Isle forecast zone and Grand Isle County — the most common reported hazard around South Hero, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2007 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jul 2025 | Aug 16, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2011 | May 1, 2011 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2025 | Mar 17, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2019 | Jun 28, 2016 · $1.7 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2020 | Jan 6, 1998 · $1.5 million 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 Grand Isle forecast zone and Grand Isle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Hero get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to South Hero, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the S Hero weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.3 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 10.6 | 2.2 | 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 Hero?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 12 miles southeast. 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 Hero | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 12 mi southeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 133 mi west-southwest | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 148 mi south-southwest | 17,700 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 Hero
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Hero, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 3, 1970, which passed about 12 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 10, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 143 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 Hero'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 Hero radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Hero, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 12 miles southeast. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Hero?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Hero the lowest scan from KCXX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Hero 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 Hero, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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