Alatna, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alatna, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alatna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 3 days in the Upper Koyukuk Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around Alatna, mostly in January and October.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | 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 Upper Koyukuk Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Alatna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 185 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 Alatna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 185 mi east-southeast | 25,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 384 mi west-southwest | 91,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 406 mi south | 101,300 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 Alatna
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Alatna 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 Alatna'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.
Alatna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alatna, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 185 miles east-southeast. PAEC (Nome, AK) is 384 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Alatna?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Alatna the lowest scan from PAPD is about 25,600 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Alatna 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 Alatna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.