Port Protection, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Port Protection, 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 Protection?
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 Port Protection, 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 Port Protection?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 81 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 Port Protection | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 81 mi west-northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 514 mi west-northwest | 155,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 708 mi west-northwest | 283,500 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 Port Protection
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Protection 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 Protection'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 Protection radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Port Protection, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 81 miles west-northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 514 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Port Protection?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Port Protection 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 Port Protection 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 Protection, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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