Lonetree, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lonetree, Uinta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lonetree?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 37 days in the Southwest Wyoming forecast zone and Uinta County — the most common reported hazard around Lonetree, mostly in August and June. Next come high winds (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | May 2026 | Jul 3, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Mar 2024 | Oct 11, 2008 · $8,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 1996 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 1996 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2016 | Jul 28, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 1 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 2010 | Jun 6, 2010 · $10,000 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 Southwest Wyoming forecast zone and Uinta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lonetree?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 121 miles west. 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 Lonetree | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 121 mi west | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 164 mi north-northeast | 21,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 170 mi southeast | 22,300 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 Lonetree
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lonetree, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1950, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on May 30, 1989, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 15, 1980.
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 Lonetree'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.
Lonetree radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lonetree, WY?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 121 miles west. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 164 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lonetree?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lonetree the lowest scan from KMTX is about 12,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lonetree 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 Lonetree, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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