Happy Valley, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Happy Valley, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Happy Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged storm surge on 1 days in the SW Kenai Peninsula forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County — the most common reported hazard around Happy Valley, mostly in January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm surge | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 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 SW Kenai Peninsula forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Happy Valley get?
A normal year brings about 101 inches of snow to Happy Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Homer 8 Nw weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (26.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 13.7 | 26.4 | 17.6 | 17.2 | 13.3 | 6.5 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Happy Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 57 miles north. 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 Happy Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 57 mi north | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 185 mi east | 25,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 199 mi west-southwest | 28,900 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 Happy Valley
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley'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.
Happy Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Happy Valley, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 57 miles north. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 185 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Happy Valley?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Happy Valley the lowest scan from PAHG is about 4,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Homer, AK radar 17 mi
- Soldotna, AK radar 44 mi
- Kenai, AK radar 47 mi