Whiting, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whiting, Platte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whiting?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 541 days in the Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County forecast zone and Platte County — the most common reported hazard around Whiting, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 541 | Jun 2026 | Feb 11, 2011 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Sep 14, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2018 | Jul 19, 1997 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Sep 2018 | — |
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 Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County forecast zone and Platte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whiting get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Whiting, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wheatland 4 N weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 4.3 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 5.4 | 1.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Whiting?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 60 miles south. 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 Whiting | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 60 mi south | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 155 mi south | 19,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 182 mi northeast | 24,900 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 Whiting
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whiting, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1955, which touched down about 9 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 23, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 284 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 12, 2017.
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 Whiting'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.
Whiting radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whiting, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 60 miles south. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whiting?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whiting the lowest scan from KCYS is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Whiting 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 Whiting, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Wheatland, WY radar 3 mi
- Guernsey, WY radar 21 mi
- Torrington, WY radar 41 mi
- Douglas, WY radar 56 mi
- Lusk, WY radar 58 mi
- Laramie, WY radar 59 mi
- Cheyenne, WY radar 62 mi