Upton, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Upton, Weston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Upton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Weston County Plains forecast zone and Weston County — the most common reported hazard around Upton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Oct 6, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Mar 2025 | Oct 26, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Dec 2025 | Apr 24, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 15 | Apr 2022 | Nov 1, 2000 · $209,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2019 | May 9, 2011 · $163,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2019 | Jul 3, 2019 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Nov 1996 | — |
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 Weston County Plains forecast zone and Weston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Upton get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Upton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Upton weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 6.3 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Upton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 90 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 Upton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 90 mi east | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 204 mi south | 30,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 205 mi west-southwest | 30,500 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 Upton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Upton, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 12, 1965, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 17, 2019, which touched down about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 16, 1977.
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 Upton'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.
Upton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Upton, WY?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 90 miles east. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 204 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Upton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Upton the lowest scan from KUDX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Upton 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 Upton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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