Johnstown, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Johnstown, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Johnstown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Wind River Basin forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Johnstown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (71 days) and high winds (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Apr 2025 | Sep 26, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 53 | Mar 2026 | Jan 11, 2009 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Jun 2023 | Feb 21, 2017 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2025 | Jul 4, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 10 | Oct 2024 | Sep 18, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Wind River Basin forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Johnstown get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Johnstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pavillion weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 3.4 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Johnstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 11 miles east-southeast. 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 Johnstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 11 mi east-southeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 189 mi north | 26,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 202 mi west | 29,600 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 Johnstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Johnstown, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 16, 1962, which touched down about 14 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 11, 2020, which touched down about 7 miles east of town.
Hail: 55 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 23, 2023.
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 Johnstown'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.
Johnstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Johnstown, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 11 miles east-southeast. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 189 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Johnstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Johnstown the lowest scan from KRIW is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Johnstown 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 Johnstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Riverton, WY radar 17 mi
- Lander, WY radar 20 mi
- Thermopolis, WY radar 44 mi
- Pinedale, WY radar 62 mi