Chenega, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chenega, Chugach County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chenega?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 1 days in the West Prince William Sound & Whittier forecast zone and Chugach County — the most common reported hazard around Chenega, mostly in January.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 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 West Prince William Sound & Whittier forecast zone and Chugach County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Chenega?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 74 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 Chenega | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 74 mi southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 122 mi west-northwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 319 mi west-southwest | 65,600 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 Chenega
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Chenega 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 Chenega'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.
Chenega radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chenega, AK?
PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 74 miles southeast. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Chenega?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Chenega the lowest scan from PAIH is about 6,100 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Chenega 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 Chenega, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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