Sunrise, AK Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Sunrise, Kenai Peninsula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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How much snow does Sunrise get?

A normal year brings about 215 inches of snow to Sunrise, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alyeska weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (54.2 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
8.1	29.9	54.2	37.4	36.6	37.5	9.6	1.2

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Sunrise?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 64 miles west. 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 Sunrise	View
PAHG Kenai, AK	64 mi west	5,000 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
PAIH Middleton Island, AK	147 mi southeast	17,500 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
PAKC King Salmon, AK	292 mi west-southwest	56,000 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 Sunrise

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Sunrise. The strongest was an EF0 on April 19, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town.

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 Sunrise'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.

Sunrise radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Sunrise, AK?

PAHG (Kenai, AK), about 64 miles west. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Sunrise?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Sunrise the lowest scan from PAHG is about 5,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Sunrise 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 Sunrise, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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