Unalaska, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Unalaska, Aleutians West County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Unalaska?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 2 days in the Unalaska and Nikolski forecast zone and Aleutians West County — the most common reported hazard around Unalaska, mostly in April. Next come storm surge (2 days) and high winds (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Storm surge | 2 | Aug 2000 | Aug 3, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 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 Unalaska and Nikolski forecast zone and Aleutians West County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Unalaska get?
A normal year brings about 82 inches of snow to Unalaska, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dutch Harbor weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (22.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 6.2 | 15.8 | 22.0 | 14.2 | 16.5 | 6.3 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Unalaska?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 503 miles northeast. 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 Unalaska | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 503 mi northeast | 149,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 506 mi north-northeast | 151,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 733 mi north | 302,500 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 Unalaska
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Unalaska 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 Unalaska'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.
Unalaska radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Unalaska, AK?
PAKC (King Salmon, AK), about 503 miles northeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 506 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Unalaska?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Unalaska the lowest scan from PAKC is about 149,500 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Unalaska 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 Unalaska, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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