Cimarron, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cimarron, Colfax County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cimarron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 67 days in the Far Northeast Highlands forecast zone and Colfax County — the most common reported hazard around Cimarron, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 67 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| 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 |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2014 | May 22, 2014 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Far Northeast Highlands forecast zone and Colfax County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cimarron get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Cimarron, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cimarron 4 Sw weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cimarron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 141 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 Cimarron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 141 mi north-northeast | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 143 mi southwest | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 148 mi south-southeast | 17,900 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 Cimarron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cimarron, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 29, 1964, which passed about 18 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 28, 2021, which touched down about 19 miles east of town.
Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 2, 1993.
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 Cimarron'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.
Cimarron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cimarron, NM?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 141 miles north-northeast. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cimarron?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cimarron the lowest scan from KPUX is about 16,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cimarron 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 Cimarron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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