Powell, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Powell, Park County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Powell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 44 days in the North Bighorn Basin forecast zone and Park County — the most common reported hazard around Powell, mostly in April and November. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 44 | Apr 2026 | Nov 24, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2025 | Oct 10, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2022 | Jul 10, 2001 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 11 | Jul 2018 | Apr 4, 2015 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2022 | Jun 12, 2022 · $25 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 North Bighorn Basin forecast zone and Park County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Powell get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Powell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Powell Fld Stn weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Powell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 76 miles north. 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 Powell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 76 mi north | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 118 mi south | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 225 mi north-northwest | 35,700 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 Powell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Powell, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 26, 1964, which touched down near town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2017, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 34 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 18, 1958.
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 Powell'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.
Powell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Powell, WY?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 76 miles north. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Powell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Powell the lowest scan from KBLX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Powell 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 Powell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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