UtqiagÌvik, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for UtqiagÌvik, North Slope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits UtqiagÌvik?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 3 days in the Northern Arctic Coast forecast zone and North Slope County — the most common reported hazard around UtqiagÌvik, mostly in December and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (1 days) and flooding (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 3 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Northern Arctic Coast forecast zone and North Slope County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does UtqiagÌvik get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to UtqiagÌvik, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Barrow Post Rogers Ap weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually October (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.3 | 7.8 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover UtqiagÌvik?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 492 miles south-southeast. 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 UtqiagÌvik | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 492 mi south-southeast | 143,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAEC Nome, AK | 517 mi south-southwest | 157,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 739 mi south-southwest | 306,800 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 UtqiagÌvik
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of UtqiagÌvik 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 UtqiagÌvik'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.
UtqiagÌvik radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to UtqiagÌvik, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 492 miles south-southeast. PAEC (Nome, AK) is 517 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near UtqiagÌvik?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over UtqiagÌvik the lowest scan from PAPD is about 143,800 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for UtqiagÌvik 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 UtqiagÌvik, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.