Eagle, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eagle, Southeast Fairbanks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eagle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 1 days in the Fortymile Country forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County — the most common reported hazard around Eagle, mostly in December.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2025 | — |
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 Fortymile Country forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eagle get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Eagle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eagle weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually November (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.9 | 11.5 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 7.2 | 6.0 | 3.6 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Eagle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 186 miles west. 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 Eagle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 186 mi west | 25,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 404 mi south-southwest | 100,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 427 mi southwest | 110,600 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 Eagle
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Eagle 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 Eagle'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.
Eagle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eagle, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 186 miles west. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 404 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Eagle?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Eagle the lowest scan from PAPD is about 25,800 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Eagle 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 Eagle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.