Pecos, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pecos, San Miguel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pecos?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 55 days in the Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass forecast zone and San Miguel County — the most common reported hazard around Pecos, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jul 2025 | Jul 21, 2022 · 3 deaths · $2.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 24 | Jun 2026 | Sep 10, 2007 · $4,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Feb 2026 | Dec 26, 2021 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2025 | Sep 13, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | May 2000 | May 30, 2000 · $1.2 million 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 Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass forecast zone and San Miguel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pecos get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Pecos, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pecos Nm weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 3.7 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 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 Pecos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 71 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 Pecos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 71 mi west-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 133 mi east-southeast | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 175 mi south | 23,300 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 Pecos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pecos. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on April 15, 1971, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 26, 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 Pecos'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.
Pecos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pecos, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 71 miles west-southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pecos?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pecos the lowest scan from KABX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pecos 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 Pecos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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