Ruidoso - Village of Ruidoso - Parks and Recreation Office
New Mexico, United States โ 41 km
Cloudcroft mountain village
Cloudcroft
๐บ๐ธ New Mexico ยท United States โ Altitude 2648 m
Local time UTC-6Checked 7,645 viewsHDMountains
This live camera looks at Cloudcroft, a small mountain village at about 2,650 metres in the Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico. It is a useful window for checking conditions in a high, forested town that sits well above the desert floor below it.
About Cloudcroft
Cloudcroft sits on the crest of the Sacramento Mountains, reached by a winding road up from the Tularosa Basin. The village is known for its cool summers, tall pine and fir forests and its mountain-town character, a clear contrast to the hot desert landscape only a short drive away. Its elevation gives it a noticeably different climate from the surrounding lowlands, and the air often feels fresh even when temperatures in the valleys are high.
What to watch on the camera
Because the camera is set in a mountain location, the view is shaped mostly by weather and season. Clear mornings often bring the best visibility across the forest, while afternoon clouds can build quickly in summer and drift through the trees. In winter, snow and ice can change the scene noticeably, and you may see fog or passing storms. The changing light through the day is a good reason to check back at different hours.
Climate and getting around
Summer is generally the most comfortable season here, with mild days and cooler nights, and it is also the time of the afternoon thunderstorms typical of the region. Winter is colder and can bring snow to the higher ground. Nearby, the Ski Apache area lies about 49 km away and the town of Alto about 50 km away, both reached by road. Check current conditions before driving mountain roads in cold months.
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Source: Cloudcroft Webcam
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About this camera
What is the weather in Cloudcroft right now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page. They update with the page, so you can see the latest readings for the village.
What time is it in Cloudcroft?
The local time for Cloudcroft is shown on this page and follows the Mountain Time zone used in this part of New Mexico.
Where exactly is the Cloudcroft camera?
The camera is in Cloudcroft, a village in the Sacramento Mountains of Otero County, New Mexico, at roughly 2,650 metres above sea level. The map on this page shows its location.
When is the best time to watch the Cloudcroft camera?
Clear mornings usually offer the sharpest views, while summer afternoons often bring clouds and storms. Winter can show snow and fog, so the best moment depends on what weather you hope to see.
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