Port Alsworth, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Alsworth, Lake and Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Alsworth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 1 days in the Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak forecast zone and Lake and Peninsula County — the most common reported hazard around Port Alsworth, mostly in January. Next come wildfires (1 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jun 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 Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak forecast zone and Lake and Peninsula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Port Alsworth get?
A normal year brings about 88 inches of snow to Port Alsworth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Port Alsworth weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (18.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 17.3 | 18.3 | 13.9 | 13.1 | 12.1 | 7.2 | 0.8 |
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 Alsworth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 109 miles east-northeast. 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 Alsworth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 109 mi east-northeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 130 mi southwest | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 260 mi west-northwest | 45,800 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 Port Alsworth
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Alsworth 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 Alsworth'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 Alsworth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Alsworth, AK?
PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 109 miles east-northeast. PAKC (King Salmon, AK) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Port Alsworth?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Port Alsworth the lowest scan from PAHG is about 11,000 ft up — limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms.
Is TALON's radar for Port Alsworth 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 Alsworth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.