Susitna, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Susitna, Matanuska-Susitna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Susitna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 1 days in the Southern Susitna Valley forecast zone and Matanuska-Susitna County — the most common reported hazard around Susitna, mostly in January.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 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 Southern Susitna Valley forecast zone and Matanuska-Susitna County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Susitna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 62 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 Susitna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 62 mi south-southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 205 mi southeast | 30,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 260 mi north-northeast | 45,600 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 Susitna
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Susitna 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 Susitna'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.
Susitna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Susitna, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 62 miles south-southwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 205 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Susitna?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Susitna the lowest scan from PAHG is about 4,800 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Susitna 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 Susitna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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