Cuartelez, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cuartelez, Santa Fe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cuartelez?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 77 days in the Espanola Valley forecast zone and Santa Fe County — the most common reported hazard around Cuartelez, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and lightning casualties & damage (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 77 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2021 | Aug 7, 2016 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Aug 2015 | Sep 13, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Apr 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 · $25,000 damage |
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 Espanola Valley forecast zone and Santa Fe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cuartelez get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Cuartelez, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alcalde weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 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 Cuartelez?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 74 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 Cuartelez | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 74 mi southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 165 mi southeast | 21,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 198 mi north-northeast | 28,800 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 Cuartelez
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cuartelez. Most came in May and December. The strongest was an F1 on April 15, 1971, which touched down about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2018, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 52 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 10, 1961.
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 Cuartelez'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.
Cuartelez radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cuartelez, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 74 miles southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 165 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cuartelez?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cuartelez the lowest scan from KABX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cuartelez 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 Cuartelez, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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