Angel Fire, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Angel Fire, Colfax County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Angel Fire?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 42 days in the East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains forecast zone and Colfax County — the most common reported hazard around Angel Fire, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and high winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Oct 20, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Jun 27, 2015 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 31 | Feb 2026 | Apr 22, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | May 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 11 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2022 · $100 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2014 | May 22, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2013 | Sep 12, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains forecast zone and Colfax County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Angel Fire get?
A normal year brings about 124 inches of snow to Angel Fire, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Angel Fire 1S weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (24.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | 8.8 | 21.8 | 24.3 | 21.4 | 22.0 | 15.4 | 3.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Angel Fire?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 122 miles 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 Angel Fire | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 122 mi southwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 152 mi southeast | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 156 mi north-northeast | 19,300 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 Angel Fire
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Angel Fire, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 25, 1996, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2018, which touched down about 11 miles north of town.
Hail: 59 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 10, 2025.
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 Angel Fire'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.
Angel Fire radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Angel Fire, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 122 miles southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Angel Fire?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Angel Fire the lowest scan from KABX is about 13,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Angel Fire 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 Angel Fire, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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