Bear Creek, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bear Creek, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bear Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 1 days in the Southern Kenai Mtns forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County — the most common reported hazard around Bear Creek, mostly in February.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 1 | Feb 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 Kenai Mtns forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bear Creek get?
A normal year brings about 90 inches of snow to Bear Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Seward 19N weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (27.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 11.8 | 27.2 | 17.2 | 15.7 | 12.3 | 3.9 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bear Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 76 miles west-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 Bear Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 276 mi west-southwest | 50,800 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 Bear Creek
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Bear 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 Bear 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.
Bear Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bear Creek, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 76 miles west-northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Bear Creek?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Bear Creek the lowest scan from PAHG is about 6,400 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Bear 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 Bear Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Seward, AK radar 6 mi
- Soldotna, AK radar 61 mi