Tok, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tok, Southeast Fairbanks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tok?
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 Tok, 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 Tok get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Tok, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tok weather station in town. 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 Tok?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 178 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 Tok | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 178 mi northwest | 24,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 289 mi south-southwest | 55,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 324 mi west-southwest | 67,500 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 Tok
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Tok 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 Tok'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.
Tok radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tok, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 178 miles northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 289 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Tok?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Tok the lowest scan from PAPD is about 24,200 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Tok 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 Tok, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.