Lutak, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lutak, Haines County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lutak?
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 Lutak, 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.
How much snow does Lutak get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Lutak, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Skagway weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 5.9 | 10.5 | 9.2 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 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 Lutak?
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 Lutak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 177 mi south | 23,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 376 mi west | 88,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 546 mi northwest | 174,100 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 Lutak
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Lutak 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 Lutak'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.
Lutak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lutak, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 177 miles south. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 376 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lutak?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lutak 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 Lutak 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 Lutak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.