St. Paul, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Paul, Aleutians West County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Paul?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged storm surge on 2 days in the Pribilof Islands forecast zone and Aleutians West County — the most common reported hazard around St. Paul, mostly in December and August. Next come high winds (1 days) and blizzards (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm surge | 2 | Aug 2000 | Aug 3, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 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 Pribilof Islands forecast zone and Aleutians West County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does St. Paul get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to St. Paul, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the St Paul Island Ap weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 7.1 | 12.3 | 16.5 | 11.1 | 9.6 | 5.3 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover St. Paul?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PABC (Bethel, AK), about 391 miles northeast. 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. Paul | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PABC Bethel, AK | 391 mi northeast | 94,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 513 mi east-northeast | 155,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 534 mi north-northeast | 167,000 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 St. Paul
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of St. Paul 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. Paul'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. Paul radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Paul, AK?
PABC (Bethel, AK), about 391 miles northeast. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 513 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near St. Paul?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over St. Paul the lowest scan from PABC is about 94,300 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for St. Paul 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. Paul, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.