Fort Greely, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Greely, Southeast Fairbanks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Greely?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 6 days in the Delta Junction forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Greely, mostly in January and April.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 6 | May 2026 | Apr 16, 2025 · $5,000 damage |
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 Delta Junction forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fort Greely get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Fort Greely, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Delta 5 Ne weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 6.1 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fort Greely?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 91 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 Fort Greely | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 91 mi northwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 288 mi southwest | 54,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 313 mi south | 63,300 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 Fort Greely
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Fort Greely since 1950.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 22, 2007.
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 Fort Greely'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.
Fort Greely radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Greely, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 91 miles northwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 288 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Fort Greely?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Fort Greely the lowest scan from PAPD is about 8,300 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Greely 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 Fort Greely, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.