Anaktuvuk Pass, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Anaktuvuk Pass, North Slope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Anaktuvuk Pass?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 5 days in the Central Brooks Range forecast zone and North Slope County — the most common reported hazard around Anaktuvuk Pass, mostly in October and December. Next come high winds (2 days) and blizzards (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Oct 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Avalanches | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Central Brooks Range forecast zone and North Slope County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Anaktuvuk Pass?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 244 miles south-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 Anaktuvuk Pass | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 244 mi south-southeast | 41,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 454 mi west-southwest | 123,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 514 mi south | 155,500 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 Anaktuvuk Pass
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Anaktuvuk Pass 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 Anaktuvuk Pass'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.
Anaktuvuk Pass radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Anaktuvuk Pass, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 244 miles south-southeast. PAEC (Nome, AK) is 454 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Anaktuvuk Pass?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Anaktuvuk Pass the lowest scan from PAPD is about 41,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Anaktuvuk Pass 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 Anaktuvuk Pass, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.