Cordova

Forecast Expired - 02/19/2020

Above 2,000ftConsiderable

1,000 to 2,000ftModerate

Below 1,000ftLow

Degrees of Avalanche Danger

Low
Moderate
Considerable
High
Extreme

Avalanche Problems

Problem 1

Wind Slab:

Likelihood:

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

Size:

  • Historic
  • Very Large
  • Large
  • Small

Trend

  • Increasing
  • Steady
  • Decreasing

Problem 2

Persistent Slab:

Likelihood:

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

Size:

  • Historic
  • Very Large
  • Large
  • Small

Trend

  • Increasing
  • Steady
  • Decreasing

Weather

We are at the beginning of some busy weather. Currently, moderate winds are loading western aspects above tree line. The freezing line has climbed to 1000 feet. Expect precipitation to become heavy Tuesday, with the freezing line near our local peaks. Models suggest over 2 inches of water. The avalanche hazard will increase overnight.