Bairoil, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bairoil, Sweetwater County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bairoil?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 227 days in the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range forecast zone and Sweetwater County — the most common reported hazard around Bairoil, mostly in January and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (74 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 227 | Jun 2026 | Jan 19, 2012 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 74 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2014 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2024 | Jul 28, 2021 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2002 | Apr 13, 2002 · $261,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2017 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | 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 Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range forecast zone and Sweetwater County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bairoil?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 74 miles northwest. 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 Bairoil | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 74 mi northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 161 mi east-southeast | 20,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 222 mi south | 34,900 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 Bairoil
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bairoil. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 20, 1958, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2009, which touched down about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 12, 2016.
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 Bairoil'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.
Bairoil radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bairoil, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 74 miles northwest. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bairoil?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bairoil the lowest scan from KRIW is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bairoil 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 Bairoil, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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