Anton Chico, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Anton Chico, Guadalupe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Anton Chico?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 68 days in the Guadalupe County forecast zone and Guadalupe County — the most common reported hazard around Anton Chico, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 68 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jul 6, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2015 · $120,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Apr 2025 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2014 | Sep 11, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | Mar 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 Guadalupe County forecast zone and Guadalupe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Anton Chico get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Anton Chico, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dilia weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 3.6 | 8.0 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Anton Chico?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 95 miles east-southeast. 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 Anton Chico | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 95 mi east-southeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 95 mi west | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 157 mi south-southwest | 19,500 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 Anton Chico
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Anton Chico, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on June 4, 1978, which touched down about 23 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 12, 2021, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 84 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 23, 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 Anton Chico'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.
Anton Chico radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Anton Chico, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 95 miles east-southeast. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Anton Chico?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Anton Chico the lowest scan from KFDX is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Anton Chico 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 Anton Chico, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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