Mosquero, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mosquero, Harding County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mosquero?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 21 days in the Harding County forecast zone and Harding County — the most common reported hazard around Mosquero, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (17 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2010 · $4,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Apr 1996 | — |
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 Harding County forecast zone and Harding County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mosquero get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Mosquero, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mosquero 1 Ne weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 2.8 | 4.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mosquero?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 81 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 Mosquero | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 81 mi south-southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 132 mi east-southeast | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 167 mi west-southwest | 21,700 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 Mosquero
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mosquero, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 14, 1977, which touched down about 8 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 8, 2017, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 77 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 3, 1989.
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 Mosquero'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.
Mosquero radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mosquero, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 81 miles south-southeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mosquero?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mosquero the lowest scan from KFDX is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mosquero 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 Mosquero, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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