Yah-ta-hey, NM Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yah-ta-hey, McKinley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yah-ta-hey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 42 days in the West Central Plateau forecast zone and McKinley County — the most common reported hazard around Yah-ta-hey, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (32 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 42 | Sep 2025 | Jul 11, 2008 · 3 deaths · $40,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Jun 2026 | Apr 22, 2022 · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | Jun 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | Dec 27, 1997 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 1 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 1997 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Sep 2013 | Sep 13, 2013 · $100,000 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 West Central Plateau forecast zone and McKinley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Yah-ta-hey get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Yah-ta-hey, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gallup Muni Ap weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 4.5 | 7.8 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Yah-ta-hey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 116 miles east-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 Yah-ta-hey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 116 mi east-southeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 154 mi west-southwest | 19,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 230 mi southwest | 37,100 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 Yah-ta-hey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Yah-ta-hey.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 1, 2018.
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 Yah-ta-hey'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.
Yah-ta-hey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yah-ta-hey, NM?
KABX (Albuquerque, NM), about 116 miles east-southeast. KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yah-ta-hey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yah-ta-hey the lowest scan from KABX is about 12,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Yah-ta-hey 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 Yah-ta-hey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Gallup, NM radar 8 mi
- Milan, NM radar 59 mi