Lance Creek, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lance Creek, Niobrara County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lance Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 51 days in the Niobrara County forecast zone and Niobrara County — the most common reported hazard around Lance Creek, mostly in April and March. Next come high winds (34 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | May 4, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | May 2026 | Jul 6, 2001 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2023 | Jun 4, 2015 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2020 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Sep 1997 | Jul 24, 1997 · $8,000 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 Niobrara County forecast zone and Niobrara County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lance Creek get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Lance Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lance Creek 11Nne weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 4.8 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 1.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lance Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 118 miles 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 Lance Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 118 mi northeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 131 mi south | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 193 mi west | 27,400 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 Lance Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lance Creek, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 5, 1982, which touched down near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 142 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 19, 2020.
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 Lance Creek'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.
Lance Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lance Creek, WY?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 118 miles northeast. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lance Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lance Creek the lowest scan from KUDX is about 12,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lance Creek 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 Lance Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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