Glennallen, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glennallen, Copper River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
Which radars cover Glennallen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 187 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 Glennallen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 187 mi south | 26,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 205 mi north-northwest | 30,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 207 mi west-southwest | 31,000 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 Glennallen
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Glennallen 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 Glennallen'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.
Glennallen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glennallen, AK?
PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 187 miles south. PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK) is 205 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Glennallen?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Glennallen the lowest scan from PAIH is about 26,200 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Glennallen 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 Glennallen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.