Tetlin, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tetlin, Southeast Fairbanks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tetlin?
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 Tetlin, 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.
Which radars cover Tetlin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 198 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 Tetlin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 198 mi northwest | 28,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 287 mi south-southwest | 54,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 334 mi west-southwest | 71,200 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 Tetlin
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Tetlin 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 Tetlin'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.
Tetlin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tetlin, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 198 miles northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 287 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Tetlin?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Tetlin the lowest scan from PAPD is about 28,600 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Tetlin 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 Tetlin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.