Encino, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Encino, Torrance County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Encino?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 92 days in the Central Highlands forecast zone and Torrance County — the most common reported hazard around Encino, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (41 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 92 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | Sep 4, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2025 | Sep 4, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Apr 2025 | Apr 19, 2025 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2020 | Jul 24, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Sep 2013 | — |
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 Central Highlands forecast zone and Torrance County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Encino get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Encino, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pedernal 9 E weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 2.6 | 7.2 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Encino?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 85 miles west-northwest. 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 Encino | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 85 mi west-northwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 105 mi east | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 115 mi south-southwest | 12,000 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 Encino
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Encino. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF0 on June 2, 2019, which passed about 12 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 31, 2023, which touched down about 14 miles east of town.
Hail: 46 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 26, 2023.
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 Encino'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.
Encino radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Encino, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 85 miles west-northwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Encino?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Encino the lowest scan from KABX is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Encino 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 Encino, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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