McGrath, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McGrath, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McGrath?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 2 days in the Upper Kuskokwim Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around McGrath, mostly in November and December. Next come ice storms & sleet (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Upper Kuskokwim Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McGrath get?
A normal year brings about 87 inches of snow to McGrath, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mcgrath Ap weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (18.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | 18.2 | 17.9 | 14.7 | 12.7 | 9.2 | 4.4 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover McGrath?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 206 miles southeast. 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 McGrath | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 206 mi southeast | 30,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 254 mi west-southwest | 44,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 284 mi northeast | 53,400 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 McGrath
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of McGrath 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 McGrath'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.
McGrath radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McGrath, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 206 miles southeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 254 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near McGrath?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over McGrath the lowest scan from PAHG is about 30,700 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for McGrath 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 McGrath, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.