Barton, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barton, Bernalillo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood forecast zone and Bernalillo County — the most common reported hazard around Barton, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Sep 2025 | Jul 20, 2021 · 3 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | Feb 22, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2018 | Aug 14, 1996 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jun 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
| 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 Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood forecast zone and Bernalillo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Barton get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Barton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Golden weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 3.9 | 8.1 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Barton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 33 miles west. 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 Barton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 33 mi west | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 138 mi south | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 153 mi east | 18,700 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 Barton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barton. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on June 8, 1989, which passed about 20 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 19, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 9, 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 Barton'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.
Barton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barton, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 33 miles west. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Barton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Barton the lowest scan from KABX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Barton 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 Barton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Edgewood, NM radar 5 mi
- Moriarty, NM radar 13 mi
- Albuquerque, NM radar 22 mi
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM radar 23 mi
- Bernalillo, NM radar 24 mi
- Corrales, NM radar 24 mi
- Estancia, NM radar 24 mi
- Bosque Farms, NM radar 29 mi
- Rio Rancho, NM radar 29 mi
- Peralta, NM radar 29 mi