Dry Creek, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dry Creek, Southeast Fairbanks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dry Creek?
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 Dry Creek, 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 Dry Creek get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Dry Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dry Creek weather station 3.5 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 Dry Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 129 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 Dry Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 129 mi northwest | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 294 mi south-southwest | 56,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 295 mi southwest | 57,200 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 Dry Creek
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Dry Creek 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 Dry Creek'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.
Dry Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dry Creek, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 129 miles northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 294 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Dry Creek?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Dry Creek the lowest scan from PAPD is about 14,300 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Dry Creek 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 Dry Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.