Dalton, NE Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dalton, Cheyenne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dalton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Cheyenne forecast zone and Cheyenne County — the most common reported hazard around Dalton, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 90 | Mar 2026 | Oct 11, 1997 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Mar 2023 | Apr 11, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 25, 1997 · $2.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 21 | Apr 2024 | Apr 6, 2024 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 1998 | Jul 21, 1998 · $2,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Sep 2022 | — |
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 Cheyenne forecast zone and Cheyenne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dalton get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Dalton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dalton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 5.6 | 9.0 | 7.3 | 8.8 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 1.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Dalton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 97 miles west. 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 Dalton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 97 mi west | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 129 mi east-northeast | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 139 mi southwest | 16,100 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 Dalton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dalton, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1960, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 524 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 85 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 20, 2005.
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 Dalton'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.
Dalton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dalton, NE?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 97 miles west. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dalton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dalton the lowest scan from KCYS is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dalton 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 Dalton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bridgeport, NE radar 19 mi
- Sidney, NE radar 19 mi
- Bayard, NE radar 30 mi
- Kimball, NE radar 37 mi
- Gering, NE radar 46 mi
- Terrytown, NE radar 47 mi
- Scottsbluff, NE radar 48 mi
- Alliance, NE radar 48 mi
- Mitchell, NE radar 57 mi