Baggs, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Baggs, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Baggs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Southwest Carbon County forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Baggs, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Feb 2023 | Nov 24, 2019 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jul 19, 2011 · 4 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2002 | Sep 17, 2002 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 2019 | — |
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 Southwest Carbon County forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Baggs get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Baggs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Baggs weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 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 Baggs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 139 miles south-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 Baggs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 139 mi south-southwest | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 147 mi north-northwest | 17,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 149 mi east | 17,900 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 Baggs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Baggs. The strongest was an F1 on August 26, 2004, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 26, 2004.
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 Baggs'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.
Baggs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Baggs, WY?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 139 miles south-southwest. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Baggs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Baggs the lowest scan from KGJX is about 16,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Baggs 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 Baggs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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