Arctic Village, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arctic Village, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arctic Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 1 days in the South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around Arctic Village, mostly in February.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 South Slopes Of The Eastern Brooks Range forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Arctic Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 224 miles south-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 Arctic Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 224 mi south-southwest | 35,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 544 mi south-southwest | 173,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 603 mi south | 209,500 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 Arctic Village
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Arctic Village 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 Arctic Village'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.
Arctic Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arctic Village, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 224 miles south-southwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 544 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Arctic Village?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Arctic Village the lowest scan from PAPD is about 35,500 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Arctic Village 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 Arctic Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.