Buckland, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buckland, Northwest Arctic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buckland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 2 days in the Northern Seward Peninsula forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County — the most common reported hazard around Buckland, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (1 days) and coastal flooding (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 2 | Apr 2024 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Oct 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Dec 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 Northern Seward Peninsula forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Buckland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 157 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 Buckland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 157 mi southwest | 19,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 360 mi south | 81,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 396 mi east | 96,800 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 Buckland
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Buckland 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 Buckland'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.
Buckland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buckland, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 157 miles southwest. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 360 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Buckland?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Buckland the lowest scan from PAEC is about 19,600 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Buckland 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 Buckland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.