West Woodstock, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Woodstock, Windsor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Woodstock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Eastern Windsor forecast zone and Windsor County — the most common reported hazard around West Woodstock, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | May 2025 | Jul 10, 2023 · 1 death · $25 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2025 | Aug 28, 2011 · $23 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2007 | Jul 4, 2002 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2025 | — |
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 Eastern Windsor forecast zone and Windsor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Woodstock get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to West Woodstock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hanover weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.2 | 13.4 | 16.4 | 13.1 | 13.5 | 1.9 | 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 West Woodstock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 69 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over West Woodstock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 69 mi north-northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KENX Albany, NY | 104 mi southwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 116 mi east | 12,100 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 West Woodstock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Woodstock, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and October. The strongest was an F2 on July 9, 1962, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 27, 2014.
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 West Woodstock'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.
West Woodstock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Woodstock, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 69 miles north-northwest. KENX (Albany, NY) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Woodstock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Woodstock the lowest scan from KCXX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Woodstock 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 West Woodstock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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