Halibut Cove, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Halibut Cove, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Halibut Cove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 1 days in the Southern Kachemak Bay forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County — the most common reported hazard around Halibut Cove, 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 Southern Kachemak Bay forecast zone and Kenai Peninsula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Halibut Cove get?
A normal year brings about 84 inches of snow to Halibut Cove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Homer 9 E weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (22.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 10.4 | 22.4 | 17.6 | 14.2 | 12.4 | 3.3 | 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 Halibut Cove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 80 miles north. 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 Halibut Cove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 80 mi north | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 173 mi east | 22,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 201 mi west-southwest | 29,500 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 Halibut Cove
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Halibut Cove 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 Halibut Cove'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.
Halibut Cove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Halibut Cove, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 80 miles north. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 173 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Halibut Cove?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Halibut Cove the lowest scan from PAHG is about 6,800 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for Halibut Cove 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 Halibut Cove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Homer, AK radar 11 mi