Nutrioso, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nutrioso, Apache County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nutrioso?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 92 days in the White Mountains forecast zone and Apache County — the most common reported hazard around Nutrioso, mostly in January and February. Next come flash flooding (73 days) and high winds (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Mar 2025 | Jan 3, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 73 | Aug 2024 | Sep 14, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 63 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | Sep 2025 | Jul 30, 2012 · $4,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 10 | May 2021 | Jun 1, 2011 · $58 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | Jan 1, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2013 | Sep 20, 2013 · 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 White Mountains forecast zone and Apache County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nutrioso get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Nutrioso, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alpine weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 4.6 | 7.9 | 10.7 | 9.9 | 8.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Nutrioso?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 122 miles west-northwest. 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 Nutrioso | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 122 mi west-northwest | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 149 mi west-southwest | 18,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 159 mi east-northeast | 19,900 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 Nutrioso
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nutrioso. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F0 on August 30, 2006, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 4, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on June 10, 2019.
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 Nutrioso'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.
Nutrioso radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nutrioso, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 122 miles west-northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nutrioso?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nutrioso the lowest scan from KFSX is about 13,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Nutrioso 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 Nutrioso, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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