Wales, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wales, Nome County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wales?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 21 days in the Bering Strait Coast forecast zone and Nome County — the most common reported hazard around Wales, mostly in March and February. Next come high winds (7 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 21 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Oct 2024 | — |
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 Bering Strait Coast forecast zone and Nome County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wales?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 112 miles 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 Wales | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 112 mi southeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 386 mi south-southeast | 92,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 595 mi east | 204,300 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 Wales
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Wales 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 Wales'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.
Wales radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wales, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 112 miles southeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 386 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wales?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wales the lowest scan from PAEC is about 11,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wales 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 Wales, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.