Port Alexander, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Alexander, 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 Port Alexander?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 9 days in the Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island forecast zone and Prince of Wales-Hyder County — the most common reported hazard around Port Alexander, mostly in February and January.
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | 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 Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island forecast zone and Prince of Wales-Hyder County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Port Alexander get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Port Alexander, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Port Alexander weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (14.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.1 | 14.1 | 12.3 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 1.2 | 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 Port Alexander?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 54 miles 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 Port Alexander | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 54 mi northwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 483 mi west-northwest | 138,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 678 mi northwest | 261,200 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 Port Alexander
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Alexander 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 Port Alexander'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.
Port Alexander radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Alexander, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 54 miles northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 483 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Alexander?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Alexander the lowest scan from PACG is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Port Alexander 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 Port Alexander, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.