Pinedale, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pinedale, Sublette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pinedale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 68 days in the Upper Green River Basin Foothills forecast zone and Sublette County — the most common reported hazard around Pinedale, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (36 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 1998 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2018 | Aug 17, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2010 | Jun 16, 2003 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 3 | May 2001 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Oct 2018 | Sep 18, 2018 · $10 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 Upper Green River Basin Foothills forecast zone and Sublette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pinedale get?
A normal year brings about 76 inches of snow to Pinedale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pinedale weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (13.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 10.1 | 13.5 | 13.2 | 12.5 | 9.4 | 8.2 | 2.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pinedale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 72 miles east-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 Pinedale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 72 mi east-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 143 mi west | 16,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 173 mi southwest | 22,800 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 Pinedale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pinedale. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an EF1 on September 4, 2016, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 5, 2025.
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 Pinedale'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.
Pinedale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pinedale, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 72 miles east-northeast. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pinedale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pinedale the lowest scan from KRIW is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pinedale 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 Pinedale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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