Cordova

Forecast Expired - 04/16/2021

Above 2,000ftHigh

1,000 to 2,000ftConsiderable

Below 1,000ftModerate

Degrees of Avalanche Danger

Low
Moderate
Considerable
High
Extreme

Avalanche Problems

Problem 1

Wet Avalanches:

Likelihood:

  • Almost Certain
  • Very Likely
  • Likely
  • Possible
  • Unlikely

Size:

  • Historic
  • Very Large
  • Large
  • Small

Trend

  • Increasing
  • Steady
  • Decreasing

Problem 2

Falling Cornice:

Likelihood:

  • Almost Certain
  • Very Likely
  • Likely
  • Possible
  • Unlikely

Size:

  • Historic
  • Very Large
  • Large
  • Small

Trend

  • Increasing
  • Steady
  • Decreasing

Avalanche Activity

The highway avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE.

Weather

We received 1 ½ inches of water Sunday into Tuesday, with the freezing line fluctuating around 1500 feet. Observations have been limited, though some avalanche activity probably occurred. Expect heavy precipitation Wednesday, with the freezing line climbing to the peaks. Models suggest another 2 inches of water. This will cause more and perhaps larger avalanches as the water percolates through the upper snowpack. Precipitation should start to taper Thursday, but the avalanche hazard will linger while the snowpack drains.