Atqasuk, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atqasuk, North Slope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atqasuk?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 9 days in the Northwest Arctic Coast forecast zone and North Slope County — the most common reported hazard around Atqasuk, mostly in January and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (1 days) and flooding (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2026 | — |
| 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 Northwest Arctic Coast forecast zone and North Slope County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Atqasuk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 456 miles 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 Atqasuk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 456 mi southeast | 125,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 464 mi south-southwest | 128,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 683 mi south-southwest | 264,600 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 Atqasuk
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Atqasuk 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 Atqasuk'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.
Atqasuk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atqasuk, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 456 miles southeast. PAEC (Nome, AK) is 464 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atqasuk?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atqasuk the lowest scan from PAPD is about 125,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Atqasuk 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 Atqasuk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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