Hyder, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hyder, Prince of Wales-Hyder County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hyder?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 8 days in the City of Hyder forecast zone and Prince of Wales-Hyder County — the most common reported hazard around Hyder, mostly in January and March.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | 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 City of Hyder forecast zone and Prince of Wales-Hyder County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hyder?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 218 miles west-northwest. 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 Hyder | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 218 mi west-northwest | 33,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 626 mi southeast | 224,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 646 mi west-northwest | 238,600 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 Hyder
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Hyder 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 Hyder'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.
Hyder radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hyder, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 218 miles west-northwest. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 626 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hyder?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hyder the lowest scan from PACG is about 33,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hyder 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 Hyder, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.