Takotna, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Takotna, Yukon-Koyukuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Takotna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 2 days in the Upper Kuskokwim Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County — the most common reported hazard around Takotna, mostly in November and December. Next come ice storms & sleet (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Upper Kuskokwim Valley forecast zone and Yukon-Koyukuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Takotna get?
A normal year brings about 87 inches of snow to Takotna, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mcgrath Ap weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (18.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | 18.2 | 17.9 | 14.7 | 12.7 | 9.2 | 4.4 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Takotna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 219 miles 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 Takotna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 219 mi southeast | 34,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 243 mi southwest | 40,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 295 mi east-northeast | 57,000 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 Takotna
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Takotna 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 Takotna'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.
Takotna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Takotna, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 219 miles southeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 243 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Takotna?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Takotna the lowest scan from PAHG is about 34,100 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Takotna 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 Takotna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.