North Rock Springs, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Rock Springs, Sweetwater County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Rock Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Rock Springs and Green River forecast zone and Sweetwater County — the most common reported hazard around North Rock Springs, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2014 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Mar 2024 | Apr 8, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Mar 2026 | Mar 17, 2013 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2024 | Jul 28, 2021 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2002 | Apr 13, 2002 · $261,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2017 | — |
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 Rock Springs and Green River forecast zone and Sweetwater County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Rock Springs get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to North Rock Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rock Springs Fire Dept weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 3.8 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover North Rock Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 105 miles north-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 North Rock Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 105 mi north-northeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 166 mi west | 21,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 189 mi south-southeast | 26,500 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 North Rock Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Rock Springs. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F1 on July 31, 1978, which touched down about 8 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 7, 2014, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on May 26, 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 North Rock Springs'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.
North Rock Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Rock Springs, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 105 miles north-northeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 166 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Rock Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Rock Springs the lowest scan from KRIW is about 10,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for North Rock Springs 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 North Rock Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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