Jackson, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jackson, Teton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jackson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 133 days in the Jackson Hole forecast zone and Teton County — the most common reported hazard around Jackson, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and wildfires (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 133 | Dec 2025 | Feb 6, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | Jul 24, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 11 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Feb 2023 | Dec 11, 2011 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Aug 2014 | Jul 26, 2007 · $50,000 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 Jackson Hole forecast zone and Teton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jackson get?
A normal year brings about 78 inches of snow to Jackson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (19.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 11.0 | 16.4 | 19.1 | 15.6 | 9.2 | 4.2 | 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 Jackson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 99 miles west-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 Jackson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 99 mi west-southwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 175 mi south-southwest | 23,400 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 Jackson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jackson, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an EF2 on June 12, 2022, which touched down about 15 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 15, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 21 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 14, 2006.
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 Jackson'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.
Jackson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jackson, WY?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 99 miles west-southwest. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jackson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jackson the lowest scan from KSFX is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jackson 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 Jackson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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