Raton, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Raton, Colfax County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Raton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 67 days in the Far Northeast Highlands forecast zone and Colfax County — the most common reported hazard around Raton, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 67 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Oct 20, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Jun 27, 2015 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2014 | May 22, 2014 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Far Northeast Highlands forecast zone and Colfax County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Raton get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Raton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Raton Krtn Radio weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually March (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 5.4 | 1.9 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Raton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 110 miles north. 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 Raton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 110 mi north | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 162 mi south-southeast | 20,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 179 mi southwest | 24,300 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 Raton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Raton. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF1 on June 6, 2014, which passed about 19 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 10, 2017, which touched down about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 6, 2014.
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 Raton'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.
Raton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Raton, NM?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 110 miles north. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 162 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Raton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Raton the lowest scan from KPUX is about 11,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Raton 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 Raton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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