Juneau, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Juneau, Juneau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Juneau?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 21 days in the City and Borough of Juneau forecast zone and Juneau County — the most common reported hazard around Juneau, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (15 days) and blizzards (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Mar 2026 | Jan 12, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Nov 2023 | — |
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 and Borough of Juneau forecast zone and Juneau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Juneau get?
A normal year brings about 88 inches of snow to Juneau, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Juneau Intl Ap weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (24.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 13.8 | 18.1 | 24.5 | 16.7 | 12.4 | 1.2 | 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 Juneau?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 116 miles south-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 Juneau | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 116 mi south-southwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 439 mi west-northwest | 116,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 623 mi west-northwest | 222,700 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 Juneau
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Juneau 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 Juneau'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.
Juneau radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Juneau, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 116 miles south-southwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 439 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Juneau?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Juneau the lowest scan from PACG is about 12,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Juneau 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 Juneau, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.