Port Clarence, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Clarence, Nome County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Port Clarence?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 21 days in the Bering Strait Coast forecast zone and Nome County — the most common reported hazard around Port Clarence, mostly in March and February. Next come high winds (7 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 21 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Coastal flooding | 1 | Oct 2024 | — |
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 Bering Strait Coast forecast zone and Nome County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Port Clarence?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAEC (Nome, AK), about 61 miles 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 Port Clarence | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAEC Nome, AK | 61 mi southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PABC Bethel, AK | 336 mi south-southeast | 72,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAKC King Salmon, AK | 554 mi southeast | 179,100 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 Port Clarence
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Clarence 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 Clarence'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 Clarence radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Clarence, AK?
PAEC (Nome, AK), about 61 miles southeast. PABC (Bethel, AK) is 336 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Clarence?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Clarence the lowest scan from PAEC is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Port Clarence 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 Clarence, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Nome, AK radar 58 mi