Ranchettes, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ranchettes, Laramie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ranchettes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 244 days in the Central Laramie County forecast zone and Laramie County — the most common reported hazard around Ranchettes, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (108 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 244 | Apr 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2023 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2022 | Mar 14, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Jul 1998 | Aug 29, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Sep 2022 | — |
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 Central Laramie County forecast zone and Laramie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ranchettes get?
A normal year brings about 63 inches of snow to Ranchettes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cheyenne weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 6.3 | 9.0 | 9.7 | 11.3 | 3.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ranchettes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 5 miles south-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 Ranchettes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 5 mi south-southwest | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 100 mi south | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 193 mi south | 27,600 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 Ranchettes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ranchettes, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 16, 1979, which passed about 4 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 695 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 68 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 26, 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 Ranchettes'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.
Ranchettes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ranchettes, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 5 miles south-southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ranchettes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ranchettes the lowest scan from KCYS is about 200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ranchettes 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 Ranchettes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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