Lake Louise, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Louise, Matanuska-Susitna County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
How much snow does Lake Louise get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Lake Louise, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake Susitna weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually October (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.7 | 8.5 | 9.4 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lake Louise?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 191 miles north. 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 Lake Louise | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 191 mi north | 27,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 193 mi west-southwest | 27,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 197 mi south | 28,500 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 Lake Louise
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Lake Louise 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 Lake Louise'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.
Lake Louise radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Louise, AK?
PAPD (Pedro Dome, AK), about 191 miles north. PAHG (Kenai, AK) is 193 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Lake Louise?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Lake Louise the lowest scan from PAPD is about 27,000 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Louise 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 Lake Louise, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.