Worland, WY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Worland, Washakie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Worland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 50 days in the Southeast Bighorn Basin forecast zone and Washakie County — the most common reported hazard around Worland, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (37 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2026 | Feb 13, 2016 · $2,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2019 | Mar 7, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Sep 2023 | Aug 6, 2007 · $35,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 5 | Feb 2001 | Feb 23, 2001 · 1 death |
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 Southeast Bighorn Basin forecast zone and Washakie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Worland get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Worland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rairden 2Wsw weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Worland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRIW (Riverton, 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 Worland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 131 mi north-northwest | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 245 mi west-southwest | 41,300 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 Worland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Worland, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 10, 2001, which touched down about 18 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 30, 2010, which passed about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 30 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 4, 1978.
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 Worland'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.
Worland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Worland, WY?
KRIW (Riverton, WY), about 71 miles south-southwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Worland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Worland the lowest scan from KRIW is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Worland 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 Worland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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