Jeffrey City, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jeffrey City, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jeffrey City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 227 days in the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Jeffrey City, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (115 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (74 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 227 | Jun 2026 | Jan 19, 2012 · $30,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 74 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 29 | Jun 2023 | Feb 21, 2017 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2025 | Jul 4, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Sep 2002 | Jul 4, 2001 · $70,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2012 | Jun 13, 2011 · $200,000 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 Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jeffrey City get?
A normal year brings about 60 inches of snow to Jeffrey City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jeffrey City weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually April (12.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 12.1 | 5.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Jeffrey City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 52 miles northwest. 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 Jeffrey City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 52 mi northwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 181 mi east-southeast | 24,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 236 mi north | 38,800 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 Jeffrey City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Jeffrey City. The strongest was an EF0 on June 3, 2009, which touched down about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 12, 2016.
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 Jeffrey City'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.
Jeffrey City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jeffrey City, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 52 miles northwest. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 181 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jeffrey City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jeffrey City the lowest scan from KRIW is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jeffrey City 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 Jeffrey City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Riverton, WY radar 47 mi
- Lander, WY radar 52 mi
- Rawlins, WY radar 57 mi