Tonsina, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tonsina, Copper River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
How much snow does Tonsina get?
A normal year brings about 72 inches of snow to Tonsina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tonsina weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (17.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | 17.0 | 13.8 | 9.3 | 12.4 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Tonsina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 149 miles south-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 Tonsina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 149 mi south-southwest | 18,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 216 mi west-southwest | 33,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 253 mi north-northwest | 43,700 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 Tonsina
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Tonsina 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 Tonsina'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.
Tonsina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tonsina, AK?
PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 149 miles south-southwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 216 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Tonsina?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Tonsina the lowest scan from PAIH is about 18,000 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Tonsina 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 Tonsina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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