Chefornak, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chefornak, Bethel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chefornak?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 8 days in the Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island forecast zone and Bethel County — the most common reported hazard around Chefornak, mostly in February and April. Next come coastal flooding (2 days) and high winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 8 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 2 | Oct 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 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 Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island forecast zone and Bethel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Chefornak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 92 miles east-northeast. 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 Chefornak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 92 mi east-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 287 mi east-southeast | 54,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 302 mi north | 59,600 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 Chefornak
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Chefornak 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 Chefornak'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.
Chefornak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chefornak, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 92 miles east-northeast. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 287 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chefornak?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chefornak the lowest scan from PABC is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Chefornak 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 Chefornak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.