Worcester, VT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Worcester, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Worcester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 156 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Worcester, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (80 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 156 | Jan 2026 | Dec 1, 1997 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | May 2025 | Jul 11, 2023 · 1 death · $100 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 27 | Dec 2023 | Aug 28, 2011 · $18 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · $450,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2025 | Jul 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2013 | Jun 12, 1996 · 1 death |
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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Worcester get?
A normal year brings about 126 inches of snow to Worcester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Worcester 2 W weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (28.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 10.4 | 27.8 | 27.0 | 28.5 | 21.0 | 8.0 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Worcester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 32 miles west-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 Worcester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 32 mi west-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KENX Albany, NY | 145 mi south-southwest | 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 Worcester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Worcester, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on June 24, 1960, which touched down about 25 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 3, 2010, which touched down about 17 miles east of town.
Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 9, 2007.
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 Worcester'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.
Worcester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Worcester, VT?
KCXX (Burlington, VT), about 32 miles west-northwest. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Worcester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Worcester the lowest scan from KCXX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Worcester 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 Worcester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Montpelier, VT radar 7 mi
- Barre, VT radar 12 mi
- Morrisville, VT radar 13 mi
- Johnson, VT radar 20 mi
- Essex Junction, VT radar 29 mi
- South Burlington, VT radar 32 mi
- Winooski, VT radar 33 mi
- Burlington, VT radar 35 mi
- Vergennes, VT radar 38 mi
- Enosburg Falls, VT radar 39 mi