Mora, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mora, Mora County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mora?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 35 days in the East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains forecast zone and Mora County — the most common reported hazard around Mora, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (31 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 35 | Aug 2025 | Aug 7, 2022 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 31 | Feb 2026 | Apr 22, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | May 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 9 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2022 · $100 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 8 | Jun 2022 | Oct 11, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | May 2025 | Sep 13, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Aug 2022 | Aug 8, 2022 · $75,000 damage |
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 East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains forecast zone and Mora County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mora get?
A normal year brings about 108 inches of snow to Mora, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gascon weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (22.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 11.0 | 17.9 | 14.5 | 16.9 | 22.9 | 15.8 | 2.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mora?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 101 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 Mora | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 101 mi west-southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 133 mi southeast | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 184 mi north-northeast | 25,400 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 Mora
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mora. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 21, 1973, which touched down about 9 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 18, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 104 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 9, 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 Mora'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.
Mora radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mora, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 101 miles west-southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mora?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mora the lowest scan from KABX is about 9,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mora 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 Mora, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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