Ute Park, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ute Park, Colfax County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ute Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 42 days in the East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains forecast zone and Colfax County — the most common reported hazard around Ute Park, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and high winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| High winds | 31 | Feb 2026 | Apr 22, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | May 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 11 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2022 · $100 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2014 | May 22, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2013 | Sep 12, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| 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 East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains forecast zone and Colfax County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ute Park get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Ute Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cimarron 4 Sw weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ute Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 136 miles 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 Ute Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 136 mi southwest | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 142 mi north-northeast | 16,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDX Cannon AFB, NM | 156 mi south-southeast | 19,400 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 Ute Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ute Park, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 25, 1996, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 9, 2018, which touched down about 8 miles west of town.
Hail: 46 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 10, 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 Ute 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.
Ute Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ute Park, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 136 miles southwest. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ute Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ute Park the lowest scan from KABX is about 15,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ute 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 Ute Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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