Cordova

Forecast Expired - 01/31/2020

Above 2,000ftExtreme

1,000 to 2,000ftHigh

Below 1,000ftConsiderable

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

Persistent Slab:

Likelihood:

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

Size:

  • Historic
  • Very Large
  • Large
  • Small

Trend

  • Increasing
  • Steady
  • Decreasing

Weather

Temperatures have increased, bringing a top heavy snow pack. Precipitation has become heavy this afternoon. Moderate to strong east wind is loading western aspects. Large avalanches will probably occur. The highway will be closed at 5 mile around 5 p.m. Wednesday for at least 12 hours. The loop road will remain open, though avoidance is recommended.