Nome, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nome, Nome County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nome?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 5 days in the Southern Seward Peninsula Coast forecast zone and Nome County — the most common reported hazard around Nome, mostly in February and April. Next come blizzards (4 days) and coastal flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 3 | Oct 2024 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Mar 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 Southern Seward Peninsula Coast forecast zone and Nome County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nome get?
A normal year brings about 81 inches of snow to Nome, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Nome Muni Ap weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (15.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 12.1 | 15.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 10.7 | 6.8 | 1.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Nome?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 4 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 Nome | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 4 mi east | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 281 mi south-southeast | 52,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 496 mi southeast | 146,000 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 Nome
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Nome 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 Nome'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.
Nome radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nome, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 4 miles east. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 281 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nome?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nome the lowest scan from PAEC is about 200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nome 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 Nome, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.