Willow, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Willow, Matanuska-Susitna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Willow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 99 miles southwest. 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 Willow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 99 mi southwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 202 mi southeast | 29,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 227 mi north-northeast | 36,200 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 Willow
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Willow since 1950.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on August 18, 2015.
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 Willow'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.
Willow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Willow, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 99 miles southwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 202 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Willow?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Willow the lowest scan from PAHG is about 9,500 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Willow 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 Willow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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