Avalanche — Central Gulf Coast, Alaska

2000-01-26 · Central Gulf Coast, Alaska

Event narrative

Avalanche was reported at 5.5 mile on the road from the community of Cordova to the airport. The avalanche obliterated 4 homes and 1 warehouse. In one of the homes, two individuals were buried, one recovered after nearly 6 hours, the other deceased. The community suffered successive heavy snows and strong winds in the days preceding the avalanche.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5127590. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.