Cordova
Forecast Expired - 02/03/2020
Above 2,000ftConsiderable
1,000 to 2,000ftConsiderable
Below 1,000ftModerate
Degrees of Avalanche Danger
Avalanche Problems
Problem 1
Storm Snow:
Likelihood:
- Almost Certain
- Very Likely
- Likely
- Possible
- Unlikely
Size:
- Historic
- Very Large
- Large
- Small
Trend
- Increasing
- Steady
- Decreasing
Problem 2
Wind Slab:
Likelihood:
- Almost Certain
- Very Likely
- Likely
- Possible
- Unlikely
Size:
- Historic
- Very Large
- Large
- Small
Trend
- Increasing
- Steady
- Decreasing
Problem 3
Loose Snow:
Likelihood:
- Almost Certain
- Very Likely
- Likely
- Possible
- Unlikely
Size:
- Historic
- Very Large
- Large
- Small
Trend
- Increasing
- Steady
- Decreasing
Weather
We received 4 to 5 feet of mostly dry light snow this week at all elevations. Moderate to strong east wind loaded western aspects. Several natural slab avalanches have occurred throughout this storm cycle. Uncertainty exists about the New Year’s weak layer on slopes that have not released yet. Conservative terrain choices should be exercised as the snowpack adjusts. Overall, our snow pack is relatively shallow, most of it is new, and there is much loose snow for entrainment.
Expect mostly dry and cold weather this weekend. Northerly winds may shift the hazard towards southerly slopes. Otherwise, the avalanche hazard should slowly decrease through the weekend.