Wyola, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wyola, Big Horn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wyola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Southern Big Horn forecast zone and Big Horn County — the most common reported hazard around Wyola, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2019 | May 21, 2011 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2023 | May 24, 2011 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1999 | Jul 17, 1999 · 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 Southern Big Horn forecast zone and Big Horn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wyola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 79 miles 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 Wyola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 79 mi northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 152 mi south-southwest | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 217 mi north | 33,400 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 Wyola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wyola. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F1 on June 15, 1984, which touched down about 16 miles south of town. The most recent was an F0 on May 13, 1996, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 65 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 25, 1962.
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 Wyola'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.
Wyola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wyola, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 79 miles northwest. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wyola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wyola the lowest scan from KBLX is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wyola 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 Wyola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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