Forecast Details for Cordova, AK

Recent Locations: Pavillion, WY Clarksville, OH Cordova, AK

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday: Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then rain. High near 39. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 35. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday: Rain. High near 40. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday Night: Rain. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

Saturday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Sunday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

Sunday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Monday: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

Monday Night: Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Tuesday: Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

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Weather Topic: What is Snow?

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Snow is precipitation taking the form of ice crystals. Each ice crystal, or snowflake, has unique characteristics, but all of them grow in a hexagonal structure. Snowfall can last for sustained periods of time and result in significant buildup of snow on the ground.

On the earth's surface, snow starts out light and powdery, but as it begins to melt it tends to become more granular, producing small bits of ice which have the consistency of sand. After several cycles of melting and freezing, snow can become very dense and ice-like, commonly known as snow pack.

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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?

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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the distinguishing features of most clouds.

Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud. The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation, such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form of a stratus cloud.

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