Cordova backcountry1,555 ft · Alaska
61- .8Today4
- .8Thu5
- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 7:05 pm AKST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 6:25 pm AKST, Stoke scores Cordova backcountry 61 out of 100 today, with 2.6 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast), 1.3 in more on the way and moderate summit wind (23 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 1.6 in of snow, highs of 32–40°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.
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Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alaska
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 2.6 in NWS forecast
- New snow, 48h
- 4.6 in NWS forecast
- Forecast snow
- 1.3 in NWS
- Ridge wind
- 23 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 34.3°F NWS
Updated 6:25 pm AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, NWS.
Today
Maybe. 2.6 in new snow.
61Stoke score
Cordova backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Cordova backcountry this week
- 61Maybe
- 62Maybe
- 50Maybe
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Cordova backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 40°Low 33°Snow 0.8 inChance of precipitation 100%Wind 23 mph, gusts 32 mph
- Thu, Nov 5SnowHigh 36°Low 29°Snow 0.8 inChance of precipitation 89%Wind 29 mph, gusts 35 mph
- Fri, Nov 6MixedHigh 32°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 54%Wind 25 mph, gusts 28 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM AKST.
Stoke’s take
Today brings 2.6 in of new snow over 24 hours and 4.6 in over 48, with 1.3 in more forecast. Summit wind is 23 mph and it's 34.3°F, so pack windproof layers. Drive time isn't known, so plan your timing around the best window, and read the official Cordova Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Cordova backcountry have?
2.6 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (NWS forecast) and 4.6 in over 48 hours (NWS forecast), as of 6:25 pm AKST.
What's the weather at Cordova backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM AKST. Today: snow, high 40°, low 33°, 0.8 in of snow; Thu: snow, high 36°, low 29°, 0.8 in of snow; Fri: mixed, high 32°, low 26°, 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.
NWSNWS forecast
Updated 6:25 pm AKST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Cordova Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.