Willow Creek, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Willow Creek, Copper River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Willow Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 1 days in the Southern Copper Valley forecast zone and Copper River County — the most common reported hazard around Willow Creek, mostly in January.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Southern Copper Valley forecast zone and Copper River County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Willow Creek get?
A normal year brings about 72 inches of snow to Willow Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tonsina weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (17.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | 17.0 | 13.8 | 9.3 | 12.4 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Willow Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 169 miles south-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 Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 169 mi south-southwest | 22,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 218 mi west-southwest | 33,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 232 mi north-northwest | 37,700 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 Creek
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek'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 Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Willow Creek, AK?
PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 169 miles south-southwest. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 218 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Willow Creek?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Willow Creek the lowest scan from PAIH is about 22,000 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Willow Creek 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 Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.