Skwentna, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Skwentna, Matanuska-Susitna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Skwentna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged wildfire on 1 days in the Western Susitna Valley forecast zone and Matanuska-Susitna County — the most common reported hazard around Skwentna, mostly in June.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfires | 1 | Jun 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 Western Susitna Valley forecast zone and Matanuska-Susitna County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Skwentna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 81 miles south. 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 Skwentna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 81 mi south | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 236 mi southeast | 38,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 245 mi north-northeast | 41,400 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 Skwentna
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Skwentna 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 Skwentna'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.
Skwentna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Skwentna, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 81 miles south. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 236 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Skwentna?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Skwentna the lowest scan from PAHG is about 7,000 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Skwentna 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 Skwentna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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