Cordova

Forecast Expired - 02/17/2020

Above 2,000ftModerate

1,000 to 2,000ftLow

Below 1,000ftLow

Degrees of Avalanche Danger

Low
Moderate
Considerable
High
Extreme

Avalanche Problems

Problem 1

Persistent Slab:

Likelihood:

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

Size:

  • Historic
  • Very Large
  • Large
  • Small

Trend

  • Increasing
  • Steady
  • Decreasing

Weather

We received near an inch of water Wednesday, with the freezing line fluctuating below tree line. This translated into a foot of new snow at 1500 feet. East winds loaded western slopes. While we’ve had recent avalanches, activity appears quiet with this event. Dry and cold weather since has promoted stability.

Expect mostly dry weather with light northerly wind through the weekend. This looks to abruptly change Monday. The avalanche hazard will probably increase then.