Dulce, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dulce, Rio Arriba County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dulce?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 34 days in the Far Northwest Highlands forecast zone and Rio Arriba County — the most common reported hazard around Dulce, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2025 | Aug 15, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Jun 2024 | Aug 3, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2015 | Aug 1, 2015 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2023 | May 2, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | May 2021 | — |
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 Northwest Highlands forecast zone and Rio Arriba County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dulce get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Dulce, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dulce weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 5.7 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 12.8 | 6.3 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Dulce?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 125 miles south. 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 Dulce | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 125 mi south | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 160 mi north-northwest | 20,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 186 mi northeast | 25,900 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 Dulce
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dulce. The strongest was an EF1 on September 29, 2014, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 29, 2014.
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 Dulce'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.
Dulce radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dulce, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 125 miles south. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dulce?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dulce the lowest scan from KABX is about 13,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dulce 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 Dulce, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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