Pleasant Valley, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pleasant Valley, Fairbanks North Star County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pleasant Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 3 days in the Two Rivers forecast zone and Fairbanks North Star County — the most common reported hazard around Pleasant Valley, mostly in February and December.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | 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 Two Rivers forecast zone and Fairbanks North Star County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pleasant Valley get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Pleasant Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Two Rivers weather station 2.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (12.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.1 | 12.7 | 9.0 | 10.5 | 6.9 | 6.0 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pleasant Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 20 miles west-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 Pleasant Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 20 mi west-northwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 320 mi south-southwest | 66,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 376 mi south | 88,100 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 Pleasant Valley
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley'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.
Pleasant Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pleasant Valley, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 20 miles west-northwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 320 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Pleasant Valley?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pleasant Valley the lowest scan from PAPD is about 1,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- North Pole, AK radar 16 mi
- Fairbanks, AK radar 22 mi