Chugwater, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chugwater, Platte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chugwater?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 217 days in the East Platte County forecast zone and Platte County — the most common reported hazard around Chugwater, mostly in December and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (56 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 217 | Jun 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Sep 14, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2018 | Jul 19, 1997 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Oct 2021 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2024 | — |
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 Platte County forecast zone and Platte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chugwater get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Chugwater, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chugwater weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (12.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 9.1 | 12.0 | 9.0 | 11.4 | 11.1 | 8.9 | 2.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Chugwater?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 42 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 Chugwater | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 42 mi south | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 137 mi south | 15,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 192 mi north-northeast | 27,300 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 Chugwater
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chugwater, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1955, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 20, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 273 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 12, 2017.
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 Chugwater'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.
Chugwater radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chugwater, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 42 miles south. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chugwater?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chugwater the lowest scan from KCYS is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chugwater 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 Chugwater, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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