Kake, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kake, 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 Kake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 9 days in the Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island forecast zone and Prince of Wales-Hyder County — the most common reported hazard around Kake, mostly in February and January.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | 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 Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island forecast zone and Prince of Wales-Hyder County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 62 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 Kake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 62 mi west | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 483 mi west-northwest | 138,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 675 mi west-northwest | 259,100 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 Kake
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Kake 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 Kake'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.
Kake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kake, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 62 miles west. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 483 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kake the lowest scan from PACG is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kake 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 Kake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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