Sandia Park, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sandia Park, Bernalillo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sandia Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood forecast zone and Bernalillo County — the most common reported hazard around Sandia Park, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Sep 2025 | Jul 20, 2021 · 3 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | Feb 22, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2018 | Aug 14, 1996 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jun 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood forecast zone and Bernalillo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sandia Park get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Sandia Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albuquerque Foothills Ne weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.4 | 6.9 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 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 Sandia Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 26 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 Sandia Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 26 mi west | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 145 mi south | 17,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 160 mi east-southeast | 20,200 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 Sandia Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sandia Park. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F1 on August 20, 1956, which touched down about 9 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 19, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 9, 2025.
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 Sandia Park'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.
Sandia Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sandia Park, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 26 miles west. KHDX (Holloman AFB, NM) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sandia Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sandia Park the lowest scan from KABX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sandia Park 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 Sandia Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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