Cody, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cody, Park County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cody?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 201 days in the Cody Foothills forecast zone and Park County — the most common reported hazard around Cody, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 201 | Jun 2026 | Nov 12, 2007 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Apr 2025 | Oct 10, 2008 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2022 | Jul 10, 2001 · $400,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 12 | Aug 2025 | Nov 15, 2021 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2024 | Dec 17, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2022 | Jun 12, 2022 · $25 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2019 | Jun 20, 2010 · 1 death |
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 Cody Foothills forecast zone and Park County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cody get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Cody, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cody weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cody?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 95 miles north-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 Cody | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 95 mi north-northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 105 mi south-southeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 206 mi west-southwest | 30,600 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 Cody
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cody, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 26, 1964, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2017, which touched down about 10 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 25 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on June 29, 1964.
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 Cody'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.
Cody radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cody, WY?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 95 miles north-northeast. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cody?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cody the lowest scan from KBLX is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cody 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 Cody, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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