Wrangell, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wrangell, Wrangell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wrangell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 5 days in the City and Borough of Wrangell forecast zone and Wrangell County — the most common reported hazard around Wrangell, mostly in February and January. Next come high winds (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Nov 2024 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 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 City and Borough of Wrangell forecast zone and Wrangell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wrangell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 141 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 Wrangell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 141 mi west-northwest | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 572 mi west-northwest | 189,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 684 mi southeast | 265,300 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 Wrangell
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Wrangell 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 Wrangell'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.
Wrangell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wrangell, AK?
PACG (Biorka Island, AK), about 141 miles west-northwest. PAIH (Middleton Island, AK) is 572 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wrangell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wrangell 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 Wrangell 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 Wrangell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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