Whitestone, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitestone, Southeast Fairbanks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitestone?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 6 days in the Delta Junction forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County — the most common reported hazard around Whitestone, mostly in January and April.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 6 | May 2026 | Apr 16, 2025 · $5,000 damage |
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 Delta Junction forecast zone and Southeast Fairbanks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whitestone get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Whitestone, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Whitestone Farms weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually November (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 | 8.7 | 6.7 | 5.7 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Whitestone?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 77 miles northwest. 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 Whitestone | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 77 mi northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 294 mi southwest | 56,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 325 mi south | 67,900 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 Whitestone
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Whitestone since 1950.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 22, 2007.
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 Whitestone'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.
Whitestone radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitestone, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 77 miles northwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 294 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Whitestone?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Whitestone the lowest scan from PAPD is about 6,500 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Whitestone 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 Whitestone, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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