Elk Mountain, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elk Mountain, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elk Mountain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 730 days in the North Snowy Range Foothills forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Elk Mountain, mostly in December and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (83 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 730 | Jun 2026 | Dec 8, 2025 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | May 2026 | Jan 28, 2023 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 23 | May 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | 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 | — |
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 North Snowy Range Foothills forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elk Mountain get?
A normal year brings about 93 inches of snow to Elk Mountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elk Mtn weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually April (17.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.6 | 9.4 | 12.5 | 9.0 | 15.1 | 13.2 | 17.0 | 5.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Elk Mountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 91 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 Elk Mountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 91 mi east-southeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 142 mi northwest | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 164 mi southeast | 21,000 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 Elk Mountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elk Mountain, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 2, 1976, which touched down about 19 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2020, which touched down about 15 miles south of town.
Hail: 17 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 9, 2024.
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 Elk Mountain'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.
Elk Mountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elk Mountain, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 91 miles east-southeast. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elk Mountain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elk Mountain the lowest scan from KCYS is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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