Big Piney, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Big Piney, Sublette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Big Piney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 36 days in the Upper Green River Basin forecast zone and Sublette County — the most common reported hazard around Big Piney, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 1998 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Mar 2025 | Oct 16, 2016 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2018 | Aug 17, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2010 | Jun 16, 2003 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 3 | Aug 2016 | — |
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 Upper Green River Basin forecast zone and Sublette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Big Piney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 91 miles east-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 Big Piney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 91 mi east-northeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 136 mi west-northwest | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 149 mi southwest | 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 Big Piney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Big Piney. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F1 on July 30, 1975, which touched down about 23 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 19, 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 Big Piney'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.
Big Piney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Big Piney, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 91 miles east-northeast. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Big Piney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Big Piney the lowest scan from KRIW is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Big Piney 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 Big Piney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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