Tanacross, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tanacross, Southeast Fairbanks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tanacross?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 2 days in the Upper Tanana Valley forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County — the most common reported hazard around Tanacross, mostly in April and October.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Apr 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 Upper Tanana Valley forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tanacross get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Tanacross, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tok weather station 13.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 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 Tanacross?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 169 miles northwest. 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 Tanacross | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 169 mi northwest | 22,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 284 mi south-southwest | 53,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 312 mi west-southwest | 63,100 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 Tanacross
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Tanacross 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 Tanacross'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.
Tanacross radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tanacross, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 169 miles northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 284 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Tanacross?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Tanacross the lowest scan from PAPD is about 22,000 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Tanacross 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 Tanacross, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.