Valdez, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Valdez, Chugach County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
How much snow does Valdez get?
A normal year brings about 325 inches of snow to Valdez, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Valdez Wso weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (70.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | 43.5 | 70.5 | 66.6 | 63.4 | 45.8 | 22.3 | 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 Valdez?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 113 miles south. 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 Valdez | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 113 mi south | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 171 mi west | 22,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 275 mi north | 50,600 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 Valdez
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Valdez 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 Valdez'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.
Valdez radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Valdez, AK?
PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 113 miles south. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 171 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Valdez?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Valdez the lowest scan from PAIH is about 11,600 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Valdez 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 Valdez, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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