Lazy Mountain, AK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Lazy Mountain, Matanuska-Susitna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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How much snow does Lazy Mountain get?

A normal year brings about 82 inches of snow to Lazy Mountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lazy Mtn weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (18.8 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
6.0	11.9	18.8	14.7	13.6	11.3	4.8	0.9

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Lazy Mountain?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 104 miles 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 Lazy Mountain	View
PAHG Kenai, AK	104 mi southwest	10,100 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
PAIH Middleton Island, AK	177 mi south-southeast	23,800 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
PAPD Pedro Dome, AK	237 mi north	39,100 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 Lazy Mountain

NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Lazy Mountain since 1950.

Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on August 18, 2015.

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 Lazy Mountain'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.

Lazy Mountain radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Lazy Mountain, AK?

PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 104 miles southwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 177 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Lazy Mountain?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lazy Mountain the lowest scan from PAHG is about 10,100 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.

Is TALON's radar for Lazy Mountain 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 Lazy Mountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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