Wilson, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wilson, Teton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wilson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 226 days in the Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains forecast zone and Teton County — the most common reported hazard around Wilson, mostly in December and February. Next come avalanches (52 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 226 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Avalanches | 52 | Dec 2025 | Feb 27, 2009 · 3 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | Jul 24, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 17 | Nov 2024 | Sep 8, 2012 · $90,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2026 | Mar 16, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 11, 2011 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains forecast zone and Teton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wilson get?
A normal year brings about 78 inches of snow to Wilson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (19.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 11.0 | 16.4 | 19.1 | 15.6 | 9.2 | 4.2 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Wilson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 93 miles west-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 Wilson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 93 mi west-southwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 126 mi east-southeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 172 mi south-southwest | 22,700 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 Wilson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wilson, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an EF2 on June 12, 2022, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 15, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 25 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 14, 2006.
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 Wilson'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.
Wilson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wilson, WY?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 93 miles west-southwest. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wilson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wilson the lowest scan from KSFX is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wilson 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 Wilson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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