Dot Lake, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dot Lake, Southeast Fairbanks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dot Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 16 days in the Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County — the most common reported hazard around Dot Lake, mostly in October and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 16 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Apr 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 Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dot Lake get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Dot Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dry Creek weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually October (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 7.8 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 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 Dot Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 138 miles 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 Dot Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 138 mi northwest | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 293 mi south-southwest | 56,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 302 mi southwest | 59,500 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 Dot Lake
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Dot Lake since 1950.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 7, 2025.
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 Dot Lake'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.
Dot Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dot Lake, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 138 miles northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 293 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Dot Lake?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Dot Lake the lowest scan from PAPD is about 16,000 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Dot Lake 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 Dot Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.