Tenakee Springs, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tenakee Springs, Hoonah-Angoon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tenakee Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 10 days in the Eastern Chichagof Island forecast zone and Hoonah-Angoon County — the most common reported hazard around Tenakee Springs, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 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 Eastern Chichagof Island forecast zone and Hoonah-Angoon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tenakee Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 67 miles south-southwest. 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 Tenakee Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 67 mi south-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 418 mi west-northwest | 106,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 608 mi west-northwest | 212,600 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 Tenakee Springs
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Tenakee Springs 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 Tenakee Springs'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.
Tenakee Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tenakee Springs, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 67 miles south-southwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 418 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tenakee Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tenakee Springs the lowest scan from PACG is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tenakee Springs 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 Tenakee Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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