Albin, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Albin, Laramie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Albin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the East Laramie County forecast zone and Laramie County — the most common reported hazard around Albin, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (81 days) and flash flooding (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 81 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2023 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Feb 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 8 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jul 1998 | Aug 29, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 1996 | — |
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 East Laramie County forecast zone and Laramie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Albin get?
A normal year brings about 69 inches of snow to Albin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albin weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 10.6 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 11.2 | 10.7 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Albin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 41 miles west-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 Albin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 41 mi west-southwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 115 mi south-southwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 186 mi east-northeast | 25,800 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 Albin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Albin, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF2 on June 23, 2023, which passed about 23 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 397 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 8, 1968.
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 Albin'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.
Albin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Albin, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 41 miles west-southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Albin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Albin the lowest scan from KCYS is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Albin 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 Albin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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