Weston, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Weston, Lewis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Weston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County — the most common reported hazard around Weston, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2010 · $420,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Mar 2026 | Jan 22, 2016 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | May 2026 | Jun 28, 1998 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | May 2026 | Nov 19, 2003 · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1997 | Jul 27, 1997 · $10,000 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 Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Weston get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Weston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stonewall Jackson Dam weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 11.4 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 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 Weston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 85 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 Weston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 85 mi southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 104 mi north | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 140 mi south | 16,200 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 Weston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Weston, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on October 1, 1986, which touched down about 25 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 23, 2017, which passed about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 16, 1998.
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 Weston'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.
Weston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Weston, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 85 miles southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Weston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Weston the lowest scan from KRLX is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Weston 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 Weston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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