Golovin, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Golovin, Nome County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Golovin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 5 days in the Southern Seward Peninsula Coast forecast zone and Nome County — the most common reported hazard around Golovin, mostly in February and April. Next come blizzards (4 days) and coastal flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | Oct 2024 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Mar 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 Southern Seward Peninsula Coast forecast zone and Nome County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Golovin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 68 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 Golovin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 68 mi west | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 264 mi south | 46,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 456 mi east-southeast | 124,700 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 Golovin
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Golovin 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 Golovin'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.
Golovin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Golovin, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 68 miles west. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 264 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Golovin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Golovin the lowest scan from PAEC is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Golovin 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 Golovin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.