Klukwan, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Klukwan, Haines County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Klukwan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 41 days in the Haines Borough and Klukwan forecast zone and Haines County — the most common reported hazard around Klukwan, mostly in December and November. Next come high winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 3 | 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 Haines Borough and Klukwan forecast zone and Haines County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Klukwan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 177 miles south. 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 Klukwan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 177 mi south | 23,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 366 mi west | 83,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 540 mi northwest | 170,500 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 Klukwan
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Klukwan 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 Klukwan'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.
Klukwan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Klukwan, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 177 miles south. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 366 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Klukwan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Klukwan the lowest scan from PACG is about 23,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Klukwan 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 Klukwan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.