Tecolote, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tecolote, San Miguel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tecolote?
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 Tecolote, 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 Tecolote get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Tecolote, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Las Vegas Wwtp weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 4.0 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 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 Tecolote?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 89 miles west-southwest. 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 Tecolote | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 89 mi west-southwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 110 mi east-southeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDX Holloman AFB, NM | 171 mi south-southwest | 22,600 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 Tecolote
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tecolote. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F1 on June 13, 1982, which touched down about 10 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 18, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.07-inch hail on June 12, 2021.
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 Tecolote'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.
Tecolote radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tecolote, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 89 miles west-southwest. KFDX (Cannon AFB, NM) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tecolote?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tecolote the lowest scan from KABX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tecolote 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 Tecolote, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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