Dot Lake Village, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dot Lake Village, 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 Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 2 days in the Upper Tanana Valley forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County — the most common reported hazard around Dot Lake Village, mostly in April and October.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | 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 Upper Tanana Valley forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dot Lake Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 141 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 Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 141 mi northwest | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 301 mi south-southwest | 59,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 312 mi southwest | 63,000 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 Village
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Dot Lake Village 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.
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Dot Lake Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dot Lake Village, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 141 miles northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 301 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Dot Lake Village?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Dot Lake Village the lowest scan from PAPD is about 16,400 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Dot Lake Village 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 Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.