Dixon, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dixon, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dixon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Southwest Carbon County forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Dixon, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Feb 2023 | Nov 24, 2019 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jul 19, 2011 · 4 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2002 | Sep 17, 2002 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Mar 2019 | — |
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 Southwest Carbon County forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dixon get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Dixon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Baggs weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Dixon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 141 miles south-southwest. 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 Dixon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 141 mi south-southwest | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 142 mi east | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 148 mi north-northwest | 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 Dixon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dixon. The strongest was an F1 on August 26, 2004, which touched down about 15 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 26, 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 Dixon'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.
Dixon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dixon, WY?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 141 miles south-southwest. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dixon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dixon the lowest scan from KGJX is about 16,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dixon 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 Dixon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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