Gustavus, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gustavus, Hoonah-Angoon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gustavus?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 12 days in the Glacier Bay forecast zone and Hoonah-Angoon County — the most common reported hazard around Gustavus, mostly in January and March. Next come high winds (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 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 Glacier Bay forecast zone and Hoonah-Angoon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gustavus get?
A normal year brings about 72 inches of snow to Gustavus, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gustavus weather station 1.8 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 Gustavus?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 110 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 Gustavus | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 110 mi south | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 383 mi west-northwest | 91,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 569 mi west-northwest | 188,100 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 Gustavus
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Gustavus 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 Gustavus'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.
Gustavus radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gustavus, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 110 miles south. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 383 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gustavus?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gustavus the lowest scan from PACG is about 11,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gustavus 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 Gustavus, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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