Yakutat, AK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yakutat, Yakutat County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yakutat?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 13 days in the City and Borough of Yakutat forecast zone and Yakutat County — the most common reported hazard around Yakutat, mostly in February and December. Next come high winds (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | 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 Yakutat forecast zone and Yakutat County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Yakutat get?
A normal year brings about 147 inches of snow to Yakutat, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yakutat State Ap weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (30.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | 20.0 | 29.6 | 28.9 | 27.5 | 30.4 | 7.2 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Yakutat?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 235 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 Yakutat | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAIH Middleton Island, AK | 235 mi west | 38,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PACG Biorka Island, AK | 239 mi southeast | 39,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PAHG Kenai, AK | 412 mi west-northwest | 103,800 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 Yakutat
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Yakutat 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 Yakutat'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.
Yakutat radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yakutat, AK?
PAIH (Middleton Island, AK), about 235 miles west. PACG (Biorka Island, AK) is 239 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yakutat?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yakutat the lowest scan from PAIH is about 38,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Yakutat 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 Yakutat, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.