Rafter J Ranch, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rafter J Ranch, Teton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rafter J Ranch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 133 days in the Jackson Hole forecast zone and Teton County — the most common reported hazard around Rafter J Ranch, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and wildfires (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 133 | Dec 2025 | Feb 6, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | Jul 24, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 11 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Feb 2023 | Dec 11, 2011 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Aug 2014 | Jul 26, 2007 · $50,000 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 Jackson Hole forecast zone and Teton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rafter J Ranch get?
A normal year brings about 78 inches of snow to Rafter J Ranch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (19.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 11.0 | 16.4 | 19.1 | 15.6 | 9.2 | 4.2 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rafter J Ranch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 98 miles west-southwest. 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 Rafter J Ranch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 98 mi west-southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 172 mi south-southwest | 22,700 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 Rafter J Ranch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rafter J Ranch, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an EF2 on June 12, 2022, which touched down about 17 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 15, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 21 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 14, 2006.
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 Rafter J Ranch'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.
Rafter J Ranch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rafter J Ranch, WY?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 98 miles west-southwest. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rafter J Ranch?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rafter J Ranch the lowest scan from KSFX is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rafter J Ranch 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 Rafter J Ranch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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