Alakanuk, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alakanuk, Kusilvak County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alakanuk?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 16 days in the Yukon Delta Coast forecast zone and Kusilvak County — the most common reported hazard around Alakanuk, mostly in April and March. Next come coastal flooding (3 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 16 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | Oct 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2025 | Oct 11, 2025 · $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 Yukon Delta Coast forecast zone and Kusilvak County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Alakanuk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 125 miles north. 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 Alakanuk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 125 mi north | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 161 mi southeast | 20,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 390 mi southeast | 93,800 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 Alakanuk
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Alakanuk since 1950.
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 Alakanuk'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.
Alakanuk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alakanuk, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 125 miles north. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alakanuk?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alakanuk the lowest scan from PAEC is about 13,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Alakanuk 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 Alakanuk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.