Point Baker, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Point Baker, 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 Point Baker?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 20 days in the Prince of Wales Island forecast zone and Prince of Wales-Hyder County — the most common reported hazard around Point Baker, mostly in November and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | 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 Prince of Wales Island forecast zone and Prince of Wales-Hyder County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Point Baker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 80 miles west-northwest. 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 Point Baker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 80 mi west-northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 513 mi west-northwest | 155,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 707 mi west-northwest | 282,800 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 Point Baker
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Point Baker 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 Point Baker'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.
Point Baker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Point Baker, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 80 miles west-northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 513 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Point Baker?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Point Baker the lowest scan from PACG is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Point Baker 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 Point Baker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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