Jemez Springs, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jemez Springs, Sandoval County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jemez Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 69 days in the Jemez Mountains forecast zone and Sandoval County — the most common reported hazard around Jemez Springs, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 69 | Sep 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Jun 2026 | Dec 1, 2007 · $100,000 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 | 4 | Aug 2019 | Jul 4, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 · $50,000 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 Sandoval County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jemez Springs get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Jemez Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jemez Springs weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.6 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 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 Jemez Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 44 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 Jemez Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 44 mi south | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 189 mi south | 26,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 190 mi east-southeast | 26,900 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 Jemez Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jemez Springs. The strongest was an EF0 on May 21, 2018, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 11, 2024, which touched down about 7 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 17, 1969.
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 Jemez Springs'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.
Jemez Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jemez Springs, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 44 miles south. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 189 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jemez Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jemez Springs the lowest scan from KABX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jemez Springs 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 Jemez Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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