Kenny Lake, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kenny Lake, Copper River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kenny Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 1 days in the Southern Copper Valley forecast zone and Copper River County — the most common reported hazard around Kenny Lake, mostly in January.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 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 Southern Copper Valley forecast zone and Copper River County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kenny Lake get?
A normal year brings about 72 inches of snow to Kenny Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tonsina weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (17.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | 17.0 | 13.8 | 9.3 | 12.4 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Kenny Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 158 miles south-southwest. 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 Kenny Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 158 mi south-southwest | 19,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 226 mi west-southwest | 36,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 250 mi north-northwest | 42,700 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 Kenny Lake
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Kenny Lake 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 Kenny Lake'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.
Kenny Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kenny Lake, AK?
PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 158 miles south-southwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 226 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Kenny Lake?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Kenny Lake the lowest scan from PAIH is about 19,800 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Kenny Lake 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 Kenny Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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