Burlington, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burlington, Big Horn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burlington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the North Bighorn Basin forecast zone and Big Horn County — the most common reported hazard around Burlington, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Aug 2025 | May 27, 2018 · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | Apr 2026 | Nov 24, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2025 | Oct 10, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2021 | Jun 24, 2011 · $540,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2024 | Jun 13, 1997 · $91,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 North Bighorn Basin forecast zone and Big Horn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burlington get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Burlington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Emblem weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Burlington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 95 miles south. 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 Burlington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 95 mi south | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 98 mi north | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 232 mi west-southwest | 37,500 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 Burlington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burlington, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 4, 1978, which passed about 22 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2017, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 34 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 7, 2009.
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 Burlington'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.
Burlington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burlington, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 95 miles south. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burlington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burlington the lowest scan from KRIW is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Burlington 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 Burlington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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