Stonewall Gap, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stonewall Gap, Las Animas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stonewall Gap?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 191 days in the Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft forecast zone and Las Animas County — the most common reported hazard around Stonewall Gap, mostly in March and February. Next come high winds (69 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 191 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 69 | Dec 2025 | Feb 5, 1999 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | Jun 2025 | Oct 11, 1997 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2021 | Jul 25, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Jul 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 · $32 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 1997 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Dec 2011 | Oct 24, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | May 1999 | — |
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 Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft forecast zone and Las Animas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stonewall Gap get?
A normal year brings about 105 inches of snow to Stonewall Gap, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Aguilar 18Wsw weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (21.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | 9.6 | 14.1 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 21.0 | 18.3 | 4.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Stonewall Gap?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 101 miles north-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 Stonewall Gap | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 171 mi southwest | 22,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 183 mi north | 25,300 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 Stonewall Gap
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stonewall Gap. The strongest was an F1 on May 25, 1993, which touched down about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 45 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 7, 2018.
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 Stonewall Gap'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.
Stonewall Gap radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stonewall Gap, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 101 miles north-northeast. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 171 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stonewall Gap?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stonewall Gap the lowest scan from KPUX is about 9,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Stonewall Gap 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 Stonewall Gap, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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