Cold Bay, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cold Bay, Aleutians East County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cold Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 2 days in the Aleutians East Borough forecast zone and Aleutians East County — the most common reported hazard around Cold Bay, mostly in January and May. Next come blizzards (1 days) and wildfires (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 2 | May 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | May 1999 | May 19, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Aug 1999 | Aug 12, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
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 Aleutians East Borough forecast zone and Aleutians East County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cold Bay get?
A normal year brings about 67 inches of snow to Cold Bay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cold Bay Ap weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (14.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 8.2 | 14.1 | 12.6 | 10.0 | 12.8 | 6.4 | 1.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cold Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 333 miles 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 Cold Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 333 mi northeast | 70,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 386 mi north | 92,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 566 mi northeast | 186,100 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 Cold Bay
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Cold Bay 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 Cold Bay'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.
Cold Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cold Bay, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 333 miles northeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 386 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Cold Bay?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Cold Bay the lowest scan from PAKC is about 70,800 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Cold Bay 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 Cold Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.