Laramie, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laramie, Albany County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laramie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 240 days in the Laramie Valley forecast zone and Albany County — the most common reported hazard around Laramie, mostly in February and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 240 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Mar 2024 | Dec 25, 2009 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2002 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2023 | Aug 13, 2022 · $76,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2023 | Jul 24, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Blizzards | 3 | Mar 2021 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jul 2023 | — |
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 Laramie Valley forecast zone and Albany County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Laramie get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Laramie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laramie 4Se weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (13.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 9.4 | 13.4 | 6.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Laramie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 43 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 Laramie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 43 mi east-southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 119 mi south-southeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 191 mi northwest | 27,000 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 Laramie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laramie, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an EF3 on June 6, 2018, which passed about 11 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles east of town.
Hail: 93 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 17, 1995.
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 Laramie'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.
Laramie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laramie, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 43 miles east-southeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laramie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laramie the lowest scan from KCYS is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Laramie 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 Laramie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Cheyenne, WY radar 44 mi
- Wheatland, WY radar 61 mi