San Luis, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for San Luis, Sandoval County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits San Luis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 69 days in the Northwest Highlands forecast zone and Sandoval County — the most common reported hazard around San Luis, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 69 | Sep 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Jun 2026 | Dec 1, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2019 | Jul 4, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Apr 1996 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 · $50,000 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 Northwest Highlands forecast zone and Sandoval County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does San Luis get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to San Luis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Torreon Navajo Mission weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 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 San Luis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 40 miles south-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 San Luis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 40 mi south-southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 189 mi south-southeast | 26,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 207 mi east-southeast | 31,000 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 San Luis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of San Luis. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an EF0 on February 17, 2019, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 16 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 17, 1969.
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 San Luis'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.
San Luis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to San Luis, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 40 miles south-southeast. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 189 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in San Luis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over San Luis the lowest scan from KABX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for San Luis 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 San Luis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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