Ruby, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ruby, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ruby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 3 days in the Middle Yukon Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around Ruby, mostly in November and February. Next come high winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Oct 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
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 Middle Yukon Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ruby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 236 miles east. 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 Ruby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 236 mi east | 38,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 290 mi west | 55,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 306 mi south-southeast | 61,000 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 Ruby
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Ruby 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 Ruby'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.
Ruby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ruby, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 236 miles east. PAEC (Nome, AK) is 290 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Ruby?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Ruby the lowest scan from PAPD is about 38,600 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Ruby 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 Ruby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.