Chitina, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chitina, Copper River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chitina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 1 days in the Southern Copper Valley forecast zone and Copper River County — the most common reported hazard around Chitina, mostly in January.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 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 Southern Copper Valley forecast zone and Copper River County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chitina get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Chitina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Silver Lake weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | 11.5 | 9.3 | 10.0 | 6.0 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Chitina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 162 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 Chitina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 162 mi south-southwest | 20,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 246 mi west | 41,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 262 mi north-northwest | 46,200 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 Chitina
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Chitina 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 Chitina'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.
Chitina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chitina, AK?
PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 162 miles south-southwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 246 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Chitina?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Chitina the lowest scan from PAIH is about 20,700 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Chitina 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 Chitina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.