Lybrook, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lybrook, Rio Arriba County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lybrook?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 34 days in the Northwest Highlands forecast zone and Rio Arriba County — the most common reported hazard around Lybrook, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2025 | Aug 15, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Jun 2024 | Aug 3, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2015 | Aug 1, 2015 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2023 | May 2, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | May 2002 | — |
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 Northwest Highlands forecast zone and Rio Arriba County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lybrook get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Lybrook, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lybrook weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.0 | 3.7 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 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 Lybrook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 85 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 Lybrook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 85 mi south-southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 199 mi north | 29,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 232 mi south-southeast | 37,700 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 Lybrook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Lybrook. The strongest was an EF0 on August 13, 2016, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
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 Lybrook'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.
Lybrook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lybrook, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 85 miles south-southeast. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 199 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lybrook?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lybrook the lowest scan from KABX is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lybrook 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 Lybrook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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