Harding-Birch Lakes, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harding-Birch Lakes, Fairbanks North Star County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harding-Birch Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 3 days in the Tanana Flats forecast zone and Fairbanks North Star County — the most common reported hazard around Harding-Birch Lakes, mostly in December and February.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 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 Tanana Flats forecast zone and Fairbanks North Star County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Harding-Birch Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 53 miles north-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 Harding-Birch Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 53 mi north-northwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 296 mi south-southwest | 57,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 341 mi south | 73,800 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 Harding-Birch Lakes
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Harding-Birch Lakes 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 Harding-Birch Lakes'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.
Harding-Birch Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harding-Birch Lakes, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 53 miles north-northwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 296 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Harding-Birch Lakes?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Harding-Birch Lakes the lowest scan from PAPD is about 3,900 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Harding-Birch Lakes 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 Harding-Birch Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- North Pole, AK radar 36 mi
- Fairbanks, AK radar 46 mi