Dubois, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dubois, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dubois?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Upper Wind River Basin forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Dubois, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Nov 13, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Jun 2023 | Feb 21, 2017 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2025 | Jul 4, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 8 | Aug 2016 | Jul 4, 2001 · $70,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2012 | Jun 13, 2011 · $200,000 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 Wind River Basin forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dubois get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Dubois, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dubois weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually April (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 7.6 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 9.9 | 4.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Dubois?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 68 miles east-southeast. 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 Dubois | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 68 mi east-southeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 156 mi west | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 167 mi north-northeast | 21,700 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 Dubois
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dubois. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 20, 1977, which touched down about 12 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 31, 2014, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 1, 2013.
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 Dubois'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.
Dubois radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dubois, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 68 miles east-southeast. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dubois?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dubois the lowest scan from KRIW is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dubois 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 Dubois, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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