Chicken, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chicken, Southeast Fairbanks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chicken?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 1 days in the Fortymile Country forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County — the most common reported hazard around Chicken, mostly in December.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 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 Fortymile Country forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chicken get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Chicken, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chicken weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 5.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 1.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Chicken?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 181 miles west-northwest. 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 Chicken | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 181 mi west-northwest | 24,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 352 mi south-southwest | 78,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 384 mi west-southwest | 91,200 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 Chicken
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Chicken 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 Chicken'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.
Chicken radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chicken, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 181 miles west-northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 352 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Chicken?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Chicken the lowest scan from PAPD is about 24,600 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Chicken 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 Chicken, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.