Ojo Caliente, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ojo Caliente, Taos County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ojo Caliente?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 11 days in the Espanola Valley forecast zone and Taos County — the most common reported hazard around Ojo Caliente, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (11 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Jun 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2022 | Jul 21, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Apr 2026 | May 6, 1996 · $1.5 million damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Oct 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2022 | Apr 22, 2022 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 1997 | Dec 28, 1997 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 1999 | — |
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 Espanola Valley forecast zone and Taos County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ojo Caliente get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Ojo Caliente, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the El Rito weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 1.5 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 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 Ojo Caliente?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 92 miles south-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 Ojo Caliente | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 92 mi south-southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 179 mi southeast | 24,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 180 mi northeast | 24,500 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 Ojo Caliente
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Ojo Caliente. The strongest was an EF0 on July 13, 2009, which touched down about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 31, 2018.
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 Ojo Caliente'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.
Ojo Caliente radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ojo Caliente, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 92 miles south-southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 179 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ojo Caliente?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ojo Caliente the lowest scan from KABX is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ojo Caliente 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 Ojo Caliente, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Santa Fe, NM radar 45 mi
- Pecos, NM radar 55 mi