Kaltag, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kaltag, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kaltag?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 3 days in the Middle Yukon Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around Kaltag, mostly in November and February. Next come high winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Oct 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 · $100,000 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 Middle Yukon Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kaltag?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 195 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 Kaltag | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 195 mi west | 27,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 263 mi south-southwest | 46,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 337 mi east-northeast | 72,300 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 Kaltag
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Kaltag 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 Kaltag'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.
Kaltag radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kaltag, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 195 miles west. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 263 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Kaltag?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Kaltag the lowest scan from PAEC is about 27,900 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Kaltag 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 Kaltag, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.