Ryan Park, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ryan Park, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ryan Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 203 days in the Snowy Range forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Ryan Park, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 203 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jul 19, 2011 · 4 deaths |
| Wildfires | 4 | Oct 2020 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2002 | Sep 17, 2002 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Snowy Range forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ryan Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 88 miles east. 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 Ryan Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 88 mi east | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 147 mi southeast | 17,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 158 mi northwest | 19,800 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 Ryan Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ryan Park, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 2, 1976, which touched down about 9 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2020, which touched down about 11 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 12, 1993.
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 Ryan Park'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.
Ryan Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ryan Park, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 88 miles east. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ryan Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ryan Park the lowest scan from KCYS is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ryan Park 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 Ryan Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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