Alamosa, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alamosa, Alamosa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alamosa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 107 days in the Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft forecast zone and Alamosa County — the most common reported hazard around Alamosa, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (54 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 107 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 54 | May 2026 | Dec 5, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 7 | Sep 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Mar 2011 | Jun 6, 2007 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2007 | Sep 6, 1997 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 1999 | Apr 30, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 1996 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Oct 1997 | Oct 24, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
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 Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft forecast zone and Alamosa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alamosa get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Alamosa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alamosa 1E weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 6.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Alamosa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 115 miles northeast. 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 Alamosa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 115 mi northeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 168 mi northwest | 21,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 169 mi south-southwest | 22,100 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 Alamosa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alamosa, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 31, 1955, which touched down about 25 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 6, 2021, which touched down about 13 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 21 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 16, 2008.
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 Alamosa'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.
Alamosa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alamosa, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 115 miles northeast. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 168 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alamosa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alamosa the lowest scan from KPUX is about 11,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Alamosa 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 Alamosa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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