Cordova, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cordova, Chugach County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
How much snow does Cordova get?
A normal year brings about 99 inches of snow to Cordova, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cordova N weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (22.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 8.9 | 22.6 | 20.8 | 20.5 | 20.9 | 3.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cordova?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 78 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 Cordova | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 78 mi south-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 194 mi west | 27,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 316 mi north | 64,700 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 Cordova
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Cordova 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 Cordova'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.
Cordova radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cordova, AK?
PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 78 miles south-southwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 194 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Cordova?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Cordova the lowest scan from PAIH is about 6,600 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Cordova 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 Cordova, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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