Point Hope, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Point Hope, North Slope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Point Hope?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 21 days in the Western Arctic Coast forecast zone and North Slope County — the most common reported hazard around Point Hope, mostly in February and April. Next come high winds (7 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 21 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Nov 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Western Arctic Coast forecast zone and North Slope County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Point Hope?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 268 miles south. 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 Point Hope | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 268 mi south | 48,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 542 mi south-southeast | 171,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 572 mi east-southeast | 190,200 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 Point Hope
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Point Hope 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 Point Hope'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.
Point Hope radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Point Hope, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 268 miles south. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 542 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Point Hope?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Point Hope the lowest scan from PAEC is about 48,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Point Hope 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 Point Hope, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.