Ambler, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ambler, Northwest Arctic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ambler?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 5 days in the Upper Kobuk Valleys forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County — the most common reported hazard around Ambler, mostly in October and November. Next come blizzards (1 days) and high winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 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 Kobuk Valleys forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ambler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 275 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 Ambler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 275 mi southwest | 50,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 324 mi east-southeast | 67,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 452 mi south-southwest | 122,900 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 Ambler
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Ambler 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 Ambler'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.
Ambler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ambler, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 275 miles southwest. PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK) is 324 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ambler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ambler the lowest scan from PAEC is about 50,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ambler 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 Ambler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.