Manzano, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Manzano, Torrance County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Manzano?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood forecast zone and Torrance County — the most common reported hazard around Manzano, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | Sep 4, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | Feb 22, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2025 | Sep 4, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2020 | Jul 24, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jun 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
| 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 Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood forecast zone and Torrance County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Manzano get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Manzano, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mountainair 8Nw weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 2.9 | 13.0 | 7.1 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Manzano?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 44 miles northwest. 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 Manzano | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 44 mi northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 109 mi south | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 156 mi east | 19,400 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 Manzano
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Manzano, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 27, 1975, which touched down about 25 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 17, 2021, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 30, 1998.
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 Manzano'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.
Manzano radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Manzano, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 44 miles northwest. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Manzano?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Manzano the lowest scan from KABX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Manzano 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 Manzano, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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