Russian Mission, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Russian Mission, Kusilvak County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Russian Mission?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 2 days in the Lower Yukon River forecast zone and Kusilvak County — the most common reported hazard around Russian Mission, mostly in October and November. Next come blizzards (2 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2025 | Oct 11, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | 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 Lower Yukon River forecast zone and Kusilvak County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Russian Mission?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 71 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 Russian Mission | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 224 mi north-northwest | 35,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 270 mi southeast | 48,900 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 Russian Mission
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Russian Mission 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 Russian Mission'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.
Russian Mission radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Russian Mission, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 71 miles south-southwest. PAEC (Nome, AK) is 224 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Russian Mission?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Russian Mission the lowest scan from PABC is about 5,800 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Russian Mission 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 Russian Mission, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.