Skagway, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Skagway, Skagway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Skagway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 25 days in the Municipality of Skagway forecast zone and Skagway County — the most common reported hazard around Skagway, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (10 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Municipality of Skagway forecast zone and Skagway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Skagway get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Skagway, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Skagway weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 5.9 | 10.5 | 9.2 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Skagway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 181 miles south. 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 Skagway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 181 mi south | 24,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 387 mi west | 92,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAPD Pedro Dome, AK | 550 mi northwest | 176,700 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 Skagway
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Skagway 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 Skagway'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.
Skagway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Skagway, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 181 miles south. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 387 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Skagway?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Skagway the lowest scan from PACG is about 24,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Skagway 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 Skagway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.