Daniel, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Daniel, Sublette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Daniel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 68 days in the Upper Green River Basin Foothills forecast zone and Sublette County — the most common reported hazard around Daniel, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 1998 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2018 | Aug 17, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2010 | Jun 16, 2003 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 3 | May 2001 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Oct 2018 | Sep 18, 2018 · $10 million damage |
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 Foothills forecast zone and Sublette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Daniel get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Daniel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Daniel Fish Hatchery weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 8.6 | 11.6 | 11.3 | 11.1 | 8.4 | 5.9 | 2.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Daniel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 82 miles east. 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 Daniel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 82 mi east | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 133 mi west | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 165 mi southwest | 21,100 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 Daniel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Daniel. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an EF1 on September 4, 2016, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 11 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 5, 2025.
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 Daniel'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.
Daniel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Daniel, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 82 miles east. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Daniel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Daniel the lowest scan from KRIW is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Daniel 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 Daniel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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