Torrington, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Torrington, Goshen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Torrington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 67 days in the Goshen County forecast zone and Goshen County — the most common reported hazard around Torrington, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 67 | Mar 2026 | Dec 19, 2025 · $35,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jun 2025 | Jul 4, 2023 · $35,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Aug 14, 2006 · $80,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Aug 2024 | — |
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 Goshen County forecast zone and Goshen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Torrington get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Torrington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Torrington Exp Farm weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 3.2 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Torrington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 71 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 Torrington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 158 mi north-northeast | 19,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 159 mi south | 19,900 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 Torrington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Torrington, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 27, 1955, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 20, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 492 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 96 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 20, 2024.
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 Torrington'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.
Torrington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Torrington, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 71 miles south-southwest. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Torrington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Torrington the lowest scan from KCYS is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Torrington 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 Torrington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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