Springer, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Springer, Colfax County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Springer?
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 Springer, 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 Springer get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Springer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Maxwell 3 Nw weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 1.9 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 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 Springer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 132 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 Springer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 132 mi south-southeast | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 147 mi north | 17,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 150 mi west-southwest | 18,200 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 Springer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Springer, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 29, 1964, which passed about 11 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 15, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 121 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 12, 2010.
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 Springer'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.
Springer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Springer, NM?
KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM), about 132 miles south-southeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Springer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Springer the lowest scan from KFDX is about 14,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Springer 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 Springer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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