Valdez Continental backcountry1,303 ft · Alaska
65- .7Today4
- 0Thu5
- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 7:05 pm AKST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 6:25 pm AKST, Stoke scores Valdez Continental backcountry 65 out of 100 today, with 2.7 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast), 2.4 in more on the way and light summit wind (5.8 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0.7 in of snow, highs of 25–35°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)
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Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alaska
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 2.7 in NWS forecast
- New snow, 48h
- 3.3 in NWS forecast
- Forecast snow
- 2.4 in NWS
- Ridge wind
- 5.8 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 33.1°F NWS
Updated 6:25 pm AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, NWS.
Today
Maybe. 2.7 in new snow and light wind.
65Stoke score
Valdez Continental backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Valdez Continental backcountry this week
- 65Maybe
- 58Maybe
- 54Maybe
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Valdez Continental backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 35°Low 29°Snow 0.7 inChance of precipitation 75%Wind 7 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 31°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 41%Wind 7 mph, gusts 13 mph
- Fri, Nov 6CloudyHigh 25°Low 16°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 39%Wind 7 mph, gusts 10 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM AKST.
Stoke’s take
New snow totals 2.7 in over 24 hours and 3.3 in over 48 hours, with 2.4 in more forecast, a 4.6 mph summit wind, and 33.3°F. Dress in layers for the cold, and plan your timing around the best window, since drive time is still unknown. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Valdez Continental backcountry have?
2.7 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (NWS forecast) and 3.3 in over 48 hours (NWS forecast), as of 6:25 pm AKST.
What's the weather at Valdez Continental backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM AKST. Today: snow, high 35°, low 29°, 0.7 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 31°, low 23°, 0 in of snow; Fri: cloudy, high 25°, 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.
NWSNWS forecast
Updated 6:25 pm AKST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Valdez Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.