Ribera, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ribera, San Miguel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ribera?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 79 days in the Northeast Highlands forecast zone and San Miguel County — the most common reported hazard around Ribera, mostly in March and April. Next come flash flooding (55 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 79 | May 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| 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 | 16 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2025 | Sep 13, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Apr 2026 | May 30, 2000 · $1.2 million damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Jun 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 Northeast Highlands forecast zone and San Miguel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ribera get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Ribera, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Villanueva weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 3.7 | 7.2 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ribera?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 79 miles west. 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 Ribera | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 79 mi west | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 115 mi east-southeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 163 mi south-southwest | 20,800 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 Ribera
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ribera. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F1 on June 13, 1982, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 127 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 23, 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 Ribera'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.
Ribera radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ribera, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 79 miles west. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ribera?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ribera the lowest scan from KABX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ribera 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 Ribera, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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