Cordova backcountry1,555 ft · Alaska
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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am AKST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 9:25 am AKST, Stoke scores Cordova backcountry 32 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), 0.7 in more on the way and moderate summit wind (17.3 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 6.8 in of snow, highs of 29–34°F.
Avalanche danger · cordova
Official forecast from Cordova Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. Cordova Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. alaskasnow.org
Read the full forecast at Cordova Avalanche CenterForecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Cordova Avalanche Center.
Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in
- New snow, 72h
- 0 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- +1°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 1073:AK:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alaska
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0.7 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 17.3 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 32.5°F NWS
Updated 9:25 am AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. No new snow.
32Stoke score
Cordova backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Cordova backcountry this week
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- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Cordova backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 6SnowHigh 34°Low 32°Snow 0.7 inChance of precipitation 71%Wind 21 mph, gusts 22 mph
- Sat, Nov 7SnowHigh 33°Low 27°Snow 6.1 inChance of precipitation 91%Wind 17 mph, gusts 21 mph
- Sun, Nov 8CloudyHigh 29°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 34%Wind 22 mph, gusts 23 mph
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM AKST.
Stoke’s take
No new snow has fallen in the past 48 hours, the base is still thin, and 0.7 inches is forecast. Summit wind is 17.3 mph at 32.5°F, so pack a windproof layer. Drive time is unknown, so allow extra time, and read the official Cordova Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Cordova backcountry have?
0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 9:25 am AKST. Base depth: 0 in (SNOTEL station).
What's the weather at Cordova backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM AKST. Today: snow, high 34°, low 32°, 0.7 in of snow; Sat: snow, high 33°, low 27°, 6.1 in of snow; Sun: cloudy, high 29°, low 25°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Cordova backcountry today?
The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm AKST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.
NWSSNOTEL (estimate)SNOTEL station
Updated 9:25 am AKST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Cordova Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.
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