La Cueva, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Cueva, Santa Fe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Cueva?
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 La Cueva, 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 La Cueva get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to La Cueva, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pecos Nm weather station 3.2 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 La Cueva?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 68 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 La Cueva | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 68 mi west-southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 136 mi east-southeast | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 174 mi south | 23,200 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 Cueva
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Cueva. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on April 15, 1971, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 97 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 La Cueva'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 Cueva radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Cueva, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 68 miles west-southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Cueva?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Cueva the lowest scan from KABX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for La Cueva 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 Cueva, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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