Evanston, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Evanston, Uinta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Evanston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 37 days in the Southwest Wyoming forecast zone and Uinta County — the most common reported hazard around Evanston, mostly in August and June. Next come high winds (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | May 2026 | Jul 3, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Mar 2024 | Oct 11, 2008 · $8,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 1996 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 1996 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2016 | Jul 28, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 1 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 2010 | Jun 6, 2010 · $10,000 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 Southwest Wyoming forecast zone and Uinta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Evanston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 77 miles west. 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 Evanston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 77 mi west | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 155 mi northwest | 19,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 178 mi northeast | 24,100 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 Evanston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Evanston. The strongest was an F1 on June 23, 1965, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on June 16, 2020.
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 Evanston'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.
Evanston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Evanston, WY?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 77 miles west. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Evanston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Evanston the lowest scan from KMTX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Evanston 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 Evanston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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