Westford, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westford, Chittenden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westford?
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 Westford, 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 Westford get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to Westford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Essex Junction 1 N weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (20.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 5.8 | 19.3 | 20.4 | 19.2 | 16.5 | 4.4 | 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 Westford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 10 miles southwest. 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 Westford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 10 mi southwest | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTYX Montague, NY | 144 mi west-southwest | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 145 mi east-southeast | 17,200 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 Westford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westford, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 3, 1970, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2008, which touched down about 11 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Westford'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.
Westford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westford, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 10 miles southwest. KTYX (Montague, NY) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westford the lowest scan from KCXX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westford 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 Westford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Essex Junction, VT radar 9 mi
- Winooski, VT radar 11 mi
- Burlington, VT radar 13 mi
- South Burlington, VT radar 14 mi
- St. Albans, VT radar 15 mi
- Johnson, VT radar 17 mi
- Morrisville, VT radar 21 mi
- Swanton, VT radar 23 mi
- Enosburg Falls, VT radar 24 mi
- Montpelier, VT radar 32 mi