St. Mary's, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Mary's, Kusilvak County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Mary's?
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 St. Mary's, 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 St. Mary's?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 100 miles south-southeast. 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 St. Mary's | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 100 mi south-southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 180 mi north-northwest | 24,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 326 mi southeast | 68,100 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 St. Mary's
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's'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.
St. Mary's radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Mary's, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 100 miles south-southeast. PAEC (Nome, AK) is 180 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near St. Mary's?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over St. Mary's the lowest scan from PABC is about 9,600 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.