Northway, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Northway, Southeast Fairbanks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Northway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 2 days in the Upper Tanana Valley forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County — the most common reported hazard around Northway, mostly in April and October.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Apr 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 Upper Tanana Valley forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Northway get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Northway, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Northway Ap weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 9.8 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Northway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 229 miles northwest. 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 Northway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 229 mi northwest | 36,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 292 mi southwest | 56,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 356 mi west-southwest | 79,900 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 Northway
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Northway 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 Northway'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.
Northway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Northway, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 229 miles northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 292 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Northway?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Northway the lowest scan from PAPD is about 36,600 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Northway 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 Northway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.