Fort Bridger, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Bridger, Uinta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Bridger?
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 Fort Bridger, 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.
How much snow does Fort Bridger get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Fort Bridger, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mtn View weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | 9.7 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 7.5 | 3.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fort Bridger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 107 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 Fort Bridger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 107 mi west | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 155 mi northeast | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 171 mi northwest | 22,400 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 Fort Bridger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Bridger, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1950, which touched down about 10 miles south of town. The most recent was an F0 on May 30, 1989, which touched down about 4 miles east 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 Fort Bridger'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.
Fort Bridger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Bridger, WY?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 107 miles west. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Bridger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Bridger the lowest scan from KMTX is about 10,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Bridger 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 Fort Bridger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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