Golden Acres, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Golden Acres, Cibola County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Golden Acres?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 28 days in the West Central Highlands forecast zone and Cibola County — the most common reported hazard around Golden Acres, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (10 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2025 | Jul 4, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 10 | May 2026 | Oct 2, 2003 · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Apr 2025 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2025 | Apr 27, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2013 | Sep 13, 2013 · $500,000 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 West Central Highlands forecast zone and Cibola County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Golden Acres get?
A normal year brings about 7.9 inches of snow to Golden Acres, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grants Ap weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 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 Golden Acres?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 62 miles east. 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 Golden Acres | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 62 mi east | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 180 mi southeast | 24,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 191 mi west-southwest | 27,100 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 Golden Acres
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Golden Acres since 1950.
Hail: 16 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 3, 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 Golden Acres'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.
Golden Acres radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Golden Acres, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 62 miles east. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 180 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Golden Acres?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Golden Acres the lowest scan from KABX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Golden Acres 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 Golden Acres, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Milan, NM radar 2 mi
- Grants, NM radar 6 mi
- Gallup, NM radar 51 mi