Ralston, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ralston, Park County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ralston?
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 Ralston, 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 Ralston get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Ralston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Heart Mtn weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 7.7 | 5.8 | 7.8 | 4.5 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ralston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 80 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 Ralston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 80 mi north | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 115 mi south | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 219 mi west-southwest | 34,100 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 Ralston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ralston, 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 about 7 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2017, which touched down about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 30 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 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 Ralston'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.
Ralston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ralston, WY?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 80 miles north. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ralston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ralston the lowest scan from KBLX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ralston 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 Ralston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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