Kaycee, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kaycee, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kaycee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 59 days in the Southeast Johnson County forecast zone and Johnson County — the most common reported hazard around Kaycee, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (50 days) and high winds (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Mar 2025 | Oct 29, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Sep 2023 | Jun 3, 2015 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2023 | May 24, 2015 · $300,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2009 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2024 | Aug 21, 2024 · $13 million 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 Southeast Johnson County forecast zone and Johnson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kaycee get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Kaycee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kaycee weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 5.6 | 8.9 | 6.5 | 3.8 | 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 Kaycee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 103 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 Kaycee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 103 mi west-southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 177 mi north-northwest | 23,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 192 mi east | 27,200 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 Kaycee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kaycee, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF2 on June 12, 2017, which touched down about 2 miles west of town.
Hail: 45 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 10, 2014.
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 Kaycee'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.
Kaycee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kaycee, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 103 miles west-southwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 177 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kaycee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kaycee the lowest scan from KRIW is about 10,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kaycee 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 Kaycee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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