Orin, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orin, Converse County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 131 days in the Converse County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Converse County — the most common reported hazard around Orin, mostly in December and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 131 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Feb 2026 | Oct 22, 2020 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Mar 2019 | Mar 20, 2019 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2020 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1997 | Jul 21, 1997 · $5,000 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 Converse County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Converse County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Orin get?
A normal year brings about 59 inches of snow to Orin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Douglas 1 Se weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 5.8 | 9.2 | 7.6 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 7.7 | 1.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Orin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 105 miles south. 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 Orin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 105 mi south | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 156 mi northeast | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 170 mi west | 22,200 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 Orin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orin, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF3 on July 28, 2018, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 27, 2023, which passed about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 4, 2019.
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 Orin'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.
Orin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orin, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 105 miles south. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orin the lowest scan from KCYS 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 Orin 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 Orin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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