Valdez Continental backcountry1,303 ft · Alaska
54- 0Today6
- 1.5Sat7
- 0Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
- Wed11
- Thu12
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am AKST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 6:25 am AKST, Stoke scores Valdez Continental backcountry 54 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (5.8 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 1.5 in of snow, highs of 22–31°F.
Avalanche danger · valdez continental
Official forecast from Valdez Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. Valdez 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 Valdez 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 © Valdez Avalanche Center.
Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in
- New snow, 48h
- 2 in
- New snow, 72h
- 3 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- -6°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 1055: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
- 2 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 14 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 5.8 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 26°F NWS
Updated 6:25 am AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Maybe. 2 in in two days and light wind.
54Stoke score
Valdez Continental backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Valdez Continental backcountry this week
- 54Maybe
- 55Maybe
- 55Maybe
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Valdez Continental backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 6CloudyHigh 28°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 39%Wind 8 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Sat, Nov 7SnowHigh 31°Low 20°Snow 1.5 inChance of precipitation 71%Wind 5 mph, gusts 8 mph
- Sun, Nov 8CloudyHigh 22°Low 16°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 12%Wind 4 mph, gusts 9 mph
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM AKST.
Stoke’s take
Maybe. Summit wind 5.8 mph, new snow (24h) 0 in.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Valdez Continental backcountry have?
0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 2 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 6:25 am AKST. Base depth: 14 in (SNOTEL station).
What's the weather at Valdez Continental backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM AKST. Today: cloudy, high 28°, low 23°, 0 in of snow; Sat: snow, high 31°, low 20°, 1.5 in of snow; Sun: cloudy, high 22°, low 16°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Valdez Continental 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 6:25 am AKST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Valdez Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.
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