Sinclair, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sinclair, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sinclair?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 159 days in the Central Carbon County forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Sinclair, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 159 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | May 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 8 | Apr 2023 | Mar 13, 2019 · 1 death |
| 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 | — |
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 Carbon County forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sinclair?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 113 miles northwest. 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 Sinclair | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 113 mi northwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 127 mi east-southeast | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 192 mi southeast | 27,400 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 Sinclair
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sinclair. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F1 on May 29, 1964, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 17, 2021, which touched down about 7 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 11, 2018.
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 Sinclair'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.
Sinclair radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sinclair, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 113 miles northwest. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sinclair?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sinclair the lowest scan from KRIW is about 11,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sinclair 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 Sinclair, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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