Mountain View, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mountain View, Luna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mountain View?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 31 days in the Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin forecast zone and Luna County — the most common reported hazard around Mountain View, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and dust storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Jun 2026 | Jul 18, 2008 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jul 2025 | Jul 12, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 22 | Feb 2026 | Apr 17, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 17 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2020 | Aug 29, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2023 | — |
| 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 Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin forecast zone and Luna County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mountain View get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Mountain View, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Deming weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mountain View?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 66 miles east-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 Mountain View | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEPZ El Paso, TX | 66 mi east-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 111 mi east-northeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 170 mi west | 22,400 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 Mountain View
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mountain View. Most came in October and August. The strongest was an F1 on October 9, 2006, which touched down about 7 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 8, 2019, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 18 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on October 20, 2015.
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 Mountain View'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.
Mountain View radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mountain View, NM?
KEPZ (El Paso, TX), about 66 miles east-southeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Mountain View?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Mountain View the lowest scan from KEPZ is about 5,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Mountain View 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 Mountain View, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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