Thorne Bay, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Thorne Bay, 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 Thorne Bay?
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 Thorne Bay, 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 Thorne Bay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 141 miles 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 Thorne Bay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 141 mi northwest | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 573 mi west-northwest | 190,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 671 mi southeast | 255,700 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 Thorne Bay
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Thorne Bay 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 Thorne Bay'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.
Thorne Bay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Thorne Bay, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 141 miles northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 573 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Thorne Bay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Thorne Bay the lowest scan from PACG is about 16,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Thorne Bay 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 Thorne Bay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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