Red Dog Mine, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Red Dog Mine, Northwest Arctic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Red Dog Mine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 3 days in the Noatak Valley forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County — the most common reported hazard around Red Dog Mine, mostly in February and December. Next come high winds (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 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 Noatak Valley forecast zone and Northwest Arctic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Red Dog Mine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 254 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 Red Dog Mine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 254 mi south-southwest | 44,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 472 mi east-southeast | 132,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 503 mi south | 149,700 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 Red Dog Mine
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Red Dog Mine 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 Red Dog Mine'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.
Red Dog Mine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Red Dog Mine, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 254 miles south-southwest. PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK) is 472 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Red Dog Mine?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Red Dog Mine the lowest scan from PAEC is about 44,000 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Red Dog Mine 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 Red Dog Mine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.