Eagle Nest, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eagle Nest, Colfax County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eagle Nest?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 42 days in the East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains forecast zone and Colfax County — the most common reported hazard around Eagle Nest, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and high winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| High winds | 31 | Feb 2026 | Apr 22, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | May 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 11 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2022 · $100 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2014 | May 22, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2013 | Sep 12, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| 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 East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains forecast zone and Colfax County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eagle Nest get?
A normal year brings about 124 inches of snow to Eagle Nest, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Angel Fire 1S weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (24.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | 8.8 | 21.8 | 24.3 | 21.4 | 22.0 | 15.4 | 3.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Eagle Nest?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 130 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 Eagle Nest | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 130 mi southwest | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 145 mi north-northeast | 17,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 161 mi southeast | 20,400 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 Eagle Nest
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eagle Nest, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 25, 1996, which touched down about 19 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2018, which touched down near town.
Hail: 34 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 10, 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 Eagle Nest'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.
Eagle Nest radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eagle Nest, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 130 miles southwest. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eagle Nest?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eagle Nest the lowest scan from KABX is about 14,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Eagle Nest 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 Eagle Nest, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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