La Boca, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Boca, San Juan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Boca?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 43 days in the Far Northwest Highlands forecast zone and San Juan County — the most common reported hazard around La Boca, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 43 | Oct 2025 | Aug 5, 2016 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2024 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2009 | Aug 2, 2003 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 3 | Aug 2025 | — |
| High winds | 1 | May 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Nov 1998 | Nov 11, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 2015 | — |
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 Far Northwest Highlands forecast zone and San Juan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does La Boca get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to La Boca, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ignacio 6Ese weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.0 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 9.8 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 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 La Boca?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 135 miles south-southeast. 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 La Boca | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 135 mi south-southeast | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 147 mi north-northwest | 17,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 213 mi east-northeast | 32,500 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 La Boca
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Boca. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on October 5, 2004, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 19 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on September 22, 2013.
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 La Boca'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.
La Boca radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Boca, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 135 miles south-southeast. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Boca?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Boca the lowest scan from KABX is about 15,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for La Boca 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 La Boca, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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