Gallina, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gallina, Rio Arriba County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gallina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 34 days in the Jemez Mountains forecast zone and Rio Arriba County — the most common reported hazard around Gallina, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2025 | Aug 15, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Jun 2024 | Aug 3, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Jun 2026 | Apr 22, 2022 · $10 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2015 | Aug 1, 2015 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2023 | May 2, 2023 · $300,000 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 Jemez Mountains forecast zone and Rio Arriba County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gallina get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Gallina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lindrith 1 Wsw weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 5.8 | 10.9 | 12.5 | 9.3 | 6.6 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Gallina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 75 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 Gallina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 75 mi south | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 210 mi north-northwest | 31,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 212 mi northeast | 32,100 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 Gallina
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Gallina. The strongest was an F0 on May 25, 1999, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 10 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 31, 2018.
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 Gallina'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.
Gallina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gallina, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 75 miles south. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 210 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gallina?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gallina the lowest scan from KABX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gallina 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 Gallina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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