Fort Laramie, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Laramie, Goshen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Laramie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 67 days in the Goshen County forecast zone and Goshen County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Laramie, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 67 | Mar 2026 | Dec 19, 2025 · $35,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jun 2025 | Jul 4, 2023 · $35,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Aug 14, 2006 · $80,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2024 | — |
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 Goshen County forecast zone and Goshen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fort Laramie get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Fort Laramie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Old Ft Laramie weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 3.2 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 0.6 |
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 Laramie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 75 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 Fort Laramie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 75 mi south-southwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 157 mi north-northeast | 19,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 168 mi south | 21,800 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 Laramie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Laramie, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 26, 1955, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 21, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 360 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 65 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 20, 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 Fort Laramie'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 Laramie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Laramie, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 75 miles south-southwest. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 157 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Laramie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Laramie the lowest scan from KCYS is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Laramie 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 Laramie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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