Salcha, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salcha, Fairbanks North Star County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salcha?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 5 days in the Eielson AFB and Salcha forecast zone and Fairbanks North Star County — the most common reported hazard around Salcha, mostly in December and February.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | 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 Eielson AFB and Salcha forecast zone and Fairbanks North Star County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Salcha get?
A normal year brings about 68 inches of snow to Salcha, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eielson Fld weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (13.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.9 | 13.4 | 11.7 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Salcha?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 39 miles north-northwest. 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 Salcha | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 39 mi north-northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 299 mi south-southwest | 58,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 352 mi south | 78,100 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 Salcha
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Salcha 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 Salcha'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.
Salcha radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salcha, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 39 miles north-northwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 299 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Salcha?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Salcha the lowest scan from PAPD is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Salcha 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 Salcha, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- North Pole, AK radar 21 mi
- Fairbanks, AK radar 31 mi