Lander, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lander, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lander?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Lander Foothills forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Lander, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (106 days) and high winds (92 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 106 | May 2026 | Sep 26, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 92 | Jun 2026 | Feb 14, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| 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 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 7 | Apr 2006 | Apr 10, 2006 · $1.0 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 Lander Foothills forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lander get?
A normal year brings about 67 inches of snow to Lander, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lander 1N weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 5.5 | 11.6 | 6.6 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 10.2 | 2.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lander?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 21 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 Lander | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 21 mi northeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 201 mi west | 29,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 209 mi north | 31,500 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 Lander
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lander, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 16, 1962, which touched down about 6 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 11, 2020, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 51 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 Lander'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.
Lander radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lander, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 21 miles northeast. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 201 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lander?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lander the lowest scan from KRIW is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lander 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 Lander, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Riverton, WY radar 22 mi
- Pinedale, WY radar 58 mi
- Thermopolis, WY radar 62 mi