Woods Landing-Jelm, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Woods Landing-Jelm, Albany County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Woods Landing-Jelm?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 203 days in the Snowy Range forecast zone and Albany County — the most common reported hazard around Woods Landing-Jelm, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (39 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 203 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2002 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2023 | Aug 13, 2022 · $76,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2023 | Jul 24, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 4 | Oct 2020 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jul 2023 | — |
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 Snowy Range forecast zone and Albany County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Woods Landing-Jelm get?
A normal year brings about 98 inches of snow to Woods Landing-Jelm, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hohnholz Rch weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (16.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 12.5 | 11.3 | 10.4 | 11.2 | 15.0 | 16.8 | 7.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Woods Landing-Jelm?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 64 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 Woods Landing-Jelm | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 64 mi east | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 120 mi southeast | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 182 mi southwest | 25,000 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 Woods Landing-Jelm
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woods Landing-Jelm. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F1 on July 3, 1960, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 27, 2002, which touched down about 12 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 4, 2020.
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 Woods Landing-Jelm'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.
Woods Landing-Jelm radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Woods Landing-Jelm, WY?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 64 miles east. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Woods Landing-Jelm?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Woods Landing-Jelm the lowest scan from KCYS is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Woods Landing-Jelm 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 Woods Landing-Jelm, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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