Hope, AK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hope, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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How much snow does Hope get?

A normal year brings about 162 inches of snow to Hope, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glen Alps weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (37.6 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
14.4	23.9	37.6	19.5	21.5	27.5	11.7	3.3

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Hope?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 59 miles west. 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 Hope	View
PAHG Kenai, AK	59 mi west	4,500 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
PAIH Middleton Island, AK	152 mi southeast	18,500 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
PAKC King Salmon, AK	287 mi west-southwest	54,500 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 Hope

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Hope. The strongest was an EF0 on April 19, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.

Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 9, 2005.

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 Hope'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.

Hope radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hope, AK?

PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 59 miles west. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Hope?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Hope the lowest scan from PAHG is about 4,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Hope 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 Hope, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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