Minto, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minto, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minto?
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 Minto, 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.
Which radars cover Minto?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 61 miles east. 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 Minto | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 61 mi east | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 307 mi south | 61,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 404 mi south-southeast | 100,100 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 Minto
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Minto 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 Minto'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.
Minto radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minto, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 61 miles east. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 307 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minto?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minto the lowest scan from PAPD is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Minto 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 Minto, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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