Alpine Northwest, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alpine Northwest, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alpine Northwest?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 132 days in the Star Valley forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Alpine Northwest, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 132 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2010 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2024 | Sep 12, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2023 | May 15, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jul 2003 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | May 2001 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Dec 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 · $1,000 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 Star Valley forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Alpine Northwest?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 83 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 Alpine Northwest | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 83 mi west | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 129 mi east | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 151 mi south-southwest | 18,400 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 Alpine Northwest
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Alpine Northwest since 1950.
Hail: 23 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 15, 2015.
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 Alpine Northwest'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.
Alpine Northwest radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alpine Northwest, WY?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 83 miles west. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alpine Northwest?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alpine Northwest the lowest scan from KSFX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Alpine Northwest 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 Alpine Northwest, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Alpine, WY radar 2 mi
- Star Valley Ranch, WY radar 15 mi
- Jackson, WY radar 24 mi
- Afton, WY radar 32 mi