Hobart Bay, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hobart Bay, Petersburg Borough County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hobart Bay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 7 days in the Petersburg Borough forecast zone and Petersburg Borough County — the most common reported hazard around Hobart Bay, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Sep 2025 | — |
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 Petersburg Borough forecast zone and Petersburg Borough County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hobart Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 92 miles west-southwest. 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 Hobart Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 92 mi west-southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 491 mi west-northwest | 142,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 680 mi west-northwest | 262,800 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 Hobart Bay
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Hobart Bay 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 Hobart Bay'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.
Hobart Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hobart Bay, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 92 miles west-southwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 491 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hobart Bay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hobart Bay the lowest scan from PACG is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hobart Bay 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 Hobart Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.