Los Alamos, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Los Alamos, Los Alamos County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Los Alamos?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 32 days in the Jemez Mountains forecast zone and Los Alamos County — the most common reported hazard around Los Alamos, mostly in January and March. Next come high winds (12 days) and flash flooding (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2013 | Aug 21, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 2000 · $1.5 billion damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2016 | Aug 19, 2016 · $100 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 1 | Jun 2024 | — |
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 Los Alamos County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Los Alamos get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Los Alamos, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Los Alamos weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 4.4 | 8.0 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 5.9 | 3.3 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Los Alamos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 60 miles south-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 Los Alamos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 60 mi south-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 174 mi east-southeast | 23,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 195 mi south | 28,000 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 Los Alamos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Los Alamos. Most came in May and December. The strongest was an F1 on April 15, 1971, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 11, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 62 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 10, 1961.
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 Los Alamos'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.
Los Alamos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Los Alamos, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 60 miles south-southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 174 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Los Alamos?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Los Alamos the lowest scan from KABX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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