Lake Minchumina, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Minchumina, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Minchumina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 5 days in the Central Interior forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Minchumina, mostly in November and January.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | 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 Central Interior forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Minchumina get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Lake Minchumina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Minchumina weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (13.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9 | 13.2 | 9.6 | 8.2 | 6.7 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lake Minchumina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 171 miles east-northeast. 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 Lake Minchumina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 171 mi east-northeast | 22,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 215 mi south | 33,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 362 mi southeast | 82,100 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 Lake Minchumina
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Lake Minchumina 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 Lake Minchumina'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.
Lake Minchumina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Minchumina, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 171 miles east-northeast. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 215 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Minchumina?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Minchumina the lowest scan from PAPD is about 22,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Minchumina 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 Lake Minchumina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.