Excursion Inlet, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Excursion Inlet, Haines County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Excursion Inlet?
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 Excursion Inlet, 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 Excursion Inlet get?
A normal year brings about 72 inches of snow to Excursion Inlet, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gustavus weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 10.8 | 18.0 | 18.1 | 11.4 | 11.7 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Excursion Inlet?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 108 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 Excursion Inlet | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 108 mi south | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 397 mi west-northwest | 97,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 582 mi west-northwest | 196,400 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 Excursion Inlet
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Excursion Inlet 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 Excursion Inlet'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.
Excursion Inlet radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Excursion Inlet, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 108 miles south. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 397 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Excursion Inlet?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Excursion Inlet the lowest scan from PACG is about 10,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Excursion Inlet 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 Excursion Inlet, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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