Cordova

Forecast as of 05/13/2019 at 13:00 and expires on 05/31/2019

Above 2,000ftModerate

1,000 to 2,000ftLow

Below 1,000ftNone

Degrees of Avalanche Danger

Low
Moderate
Considerable
High
Extreme

Avalanche Problems

Problem 1

Falling Cornice:

Likelihood:

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

Size:

  • Historic
  • Very Large
  • Large
  • Small

Trend

  • Increasing
  • Steady
  • Decreasing

Problem 2

Glide Avalanches:

Likelihood:

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

Size:

  • Historic
  • Very Large
  • Large
  • Small

Trend

  • Increasing
  • Steady
  • Decreasing

Weather

The CRH avalanche season is officially over. No snow exists below 1000 feet. Last week, 9 inches of rain left the remaining snow well tested. We are still in the midst of spring shed, however, so caution should be used around cornices, glide cracks, and steep unsupported slopes.