Glorieta, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glorieta, Santa Fe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glorieta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 77 days in the Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass forecast zone and Santa Fe County — the most common reported hazard around Glorieta, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (20 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 |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Feb 2026 | Dec 26, 2021 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2021 | Aug 7, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | Aug 2015 | Sep 13, 2013 · $50,000 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 Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass forecast zone and Santa Fe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glorieta get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Glorieta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pecos Nm weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 3.7 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 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 Glorieta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 67 miles west-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 Glorieta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 67 mi west-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 138 mi east-southeast | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 174 mi south | 23,300 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 Glorieta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glorieta. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on April 15, 1971, which touched down about 13 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 13, 2021, which touched down about 25 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 26, 2017.
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 Glorieta'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.
Glorieta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glorieta, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 67 miles west-southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glorieta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glorieta the lowest scan from KABX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glorieta 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 Glorieta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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