La Barge, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Barge, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Barge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 34 days in the Upper Green River Basin forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around La Barge, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Mar 2025 | Oct 16, 2016 · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2010 · $350,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2024 | Sep 12, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2023 | May 15, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Aug 2016 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | 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 Upper Green River Basin forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does La Barge get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to La Barge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the La Barge weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | 2.4 | 5.5 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 1.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover La Barge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 104 miles east-northeast. 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 La Barge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 104 mi east-northeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 135 mi west-southwest | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 139 mi west-northwest | 16,100 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 La Barge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Barge. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F0 on June 14, 1997, which touched down about 5 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 26, 2019, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
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 La Barge'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.
La Barge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Barge, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 104 miles east-northeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Barge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Barge the lowest scan from KRIW is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for La Barge 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 La Barge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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