Barter Island Regional Radar Site

Living Near the Base

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Family and Lifestyle

• Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
• Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
• Climate and recreation options around Barter Island Regional Radar Site should be factored into relocation planning.

Things to Do Nearby

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PCS and Relocation Notes

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Barter Island Regional Radar Site

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (DEADHORSE AP, AK US), plus community-level hazard exposure for North Slope County.

Avg high

19.7°F

Avg low

6.9°F

Annual rainfall

5.7 in

Typical snowfall

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Climate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.

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