Arrowhead Springs, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arrowhead Springs, Sweetwater County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arrowhead Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 91 days in the East Sweetwater County forecast zone and Sweetwater County — the most common reported hazard around Arrowhead Springs, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 91 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2014 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | May 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2024 | Jul 28, 2021 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Aug 2020 | Apr 13, 2002 · $261,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Apr 2023 | — |
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 Sweetwater County forecast zone and Sweetwater County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arrowhead Springs get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Arrowhead Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rock Springs Fire Dept weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 3.8 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Arrowhead Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 113 miles north-northeast. 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 Arrowhead Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 113 mi north-northeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 172 mi west | 22,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 176 mi south-southeast | 23,600 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 Arrowhead Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arrowhead Springs. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F1 on July 31, 1978, which touched down about 6 miles north of town. The most recent was an F1 on April 20, 2001, which touched down about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on May 26, 2023.
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 Arrowhead Springs'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.
Arrowhead Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arrowhead Springs, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 113 miles north-northeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 172 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arrowhead Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arrowhead Springs the lowest scan from KRIW is about 11,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Arrowhead Springs 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 Arrowhead Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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