Covenant Life, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Covenant Life, Haines County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Covenant Life?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 41 days in the Haines Borough and Klukwan forecast zone and Haines County — the most common reported hazard around Covenant Life, mostly in December and November. Next come high winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 3 | 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 Haines Borough and Klukwan forecast zone and Haines County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Covenant Life get?
A normal year brings about 245 inches of snow to Covenant Life, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Haines 40Nw weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (61.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | 44.4 | 61.5 | 53.1 | 38.9 | 33.6 | 5.6 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Covenant Life?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 177 miles south. 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 Covenant Life | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 177 mi south | 23,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 358 mi west | 80,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 533 mi west-northwest | 166,700 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 Covenant Life
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Covenant Life 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 Covenant Life'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.
Covenant Life radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Covenant Life, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 177 miles south. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 358 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Covenant Life?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Covenant Life the lowest scan from PACG is about 23,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Covenant Life 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 Covenant Life, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.