Point Lay, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Point Lay, North Slope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Point Lay?
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 Lay, 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 Lay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 368 miles south-southwest. 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 Lay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 368 mi south-southwest | 84,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 521 mi east-southeast | 160,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 620 mi south | 220,500 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 Lay
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Point Lay 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 Lay'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 Lay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Point Lay, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 368 miles south-southwest. PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK) is 521 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Point Lay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Point Lay the lowest scan from PAEC is about 84,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Point Lay 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 Lay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.