Saratoga, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Saratoga, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Saratoga?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Upper North Platte River Basin forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Saratoga, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 63 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jul 19, 2011 · 4 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2002 | Sep 17, 2002 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Mar 2019 | — |
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 Upper North Platte River Basin forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Saratoga?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 106 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 Saratoga | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 106 mi east | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 140 mi northwest | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 165 mi southeast | 21,300 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 Saratoga
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Saratoga, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 2, 1976, which touched down about 22 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2020, which touched down about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 4, 2010.
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 Saratoga'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.
Saratoga radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Saratoga, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 106 miles east. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Saratoga?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Saratoga the lowest scan from KCYS is about 10,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Saratoga 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 Saratoga, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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