Ten Sleep, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ten Sleep, Washakie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ten Sleep?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 50 days in the Southeast Bighorn Basin forecast zone and Washakie County — the most common reported hazard around Ten Sleep, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (37 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2026 | Feb 13, 2016 · $2,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2019 | Mar 7, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Sep 2023 | Aug 6, 2007 · $35,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 5 | Feb 2001 | Feb 23, 2001 · 1 death |
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 Southeast Bighorn Basin forecast zone and Washakie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ten Sleep get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Ten Sleep, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tensleep 4Ne weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 7.6 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 5.7 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ten Sleep?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 85 miles 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 Ten Sleep | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 85 mi southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 138 mi north-northwest | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 229 mi east | 36,900 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 Ten Sleep
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ten Sleep, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an EF2 on June 1, 2018, which touched down about 17 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 19, 2019, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 4, 1978.
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 Ten Sleep'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.
Ten Sleep radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ten Sleep, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 85 miles southwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ten Sleep?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ten Sleep the lowest scan from KRIW is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ten Sleep 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 Ten Sleep, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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