Pelican, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pelican, Hoonah-Angoon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pelican?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 11 days in the Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait forecast zone and Hoonah-Angoon County — the most common reported hazard around Pelican, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 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 Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait forecast zone and Hoonah-Angoon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pelican get?
A normal year brings about 112 inches of snow to Pelican, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pelican weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (26.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 15.4 | 19.4 | 26.4 | 24.4 | 21.4 | 3.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pelican?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 81 miles south-southeast. 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 Pelican | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 81 mi south-southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 376 mi west-northwest | 88,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 566 mi west-northwest | 186,500 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 Pelican
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Pelican 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 Pelican'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.
Pelican radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pelican, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 81 miles south-southeast. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 376 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pelican?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pelican the lowest scan from PACG is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pelican 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 Pelican, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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