Bayard, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bayard, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bayard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 108 days in the Western Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Bayard, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 108 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | May 2025 | Sep 9, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 47 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · 1 death · $275,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2025 | Mar 4, 2008 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 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 Western Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bayard get?
A normal year brings about 118 inches of snow to Bayard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bayard weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (31.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 7.5 | 22.3 | 31.9 | 30.1 | 19.6 | 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 Bayard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 98 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 Bayard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 98 mi north-northwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 103 mi east | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 135 mi north-northeast | 15,300 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 Bayard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bayard, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 19, 1967, which touched down about 8 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 30, 2008, which passed about 25 miles north of town.
Hail: 90 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Bayard'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.
Bayard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bayard, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 98 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bayard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bayard the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bayard 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 Bayard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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