Sutton-Alpine, AK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Sutton-Alpine, Matanuska-Susitna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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How much snow does Sutton-Alpine get?

A normal year brings about 82 inches of snow to Sutton-Alpine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lazy Mtn weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (18.8 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
6.0	11.9	18.8	14.7	13.6	11.3	4.8	0.9

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Sutton-Alpine?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 108 miles 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 Sutton-Alpine	View
PAHG Kenai, AK	108 mi southwest	10,900 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
PAIH Middleton Island, AK	181 mi south-southeast	24,700 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
PAPD Pedro Dome, AK	231 mi north	37,400 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 Sutton-Alpine

NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Sutton-Alpine 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 Sutton-Alpine'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.

Sutton-Alpine radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Sutton-Alpine, AK?

PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 108 miles southwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 181 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Sutton-Alpine?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sutton-Alpine the lowest scan from PAHG is about 10,900 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.

Is TALON's radar for Sutton-Alpine 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 Sutton-Alpine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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