Moab

The avalanche danger is generally LOW. With cooler temperatures, and a good refreeze overnight, the danger for wet snow avalanches has mostly abated. If the sun comes out for any length of time, be alert to signs of wet instability such as roller balls, or pinwheels, and get off of steep slopes if they become wet and sloppy. If you are moving into higher, northerly facing terrain in search of dry snow, maintain your avalanche awareness. Be alert to areas of wind drifted snow, as well as the possibility for triggering an avalanche on a buried persistent weak layer, particularly in areas with rocky, more radical, or extreme terrain.

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Couple of new interesting things to read and listen to: (1) The latest blog by Drew "Roping the Wind (Slab)", and (2) UAC podcast featuring Lynne Wolfe - guide, avalanche educator, editor of The Avalanche Review, mentor, role model. This is a can't-miss episode!

No new avalanches have been reported. For a list of avalanches this season go here.

Skies are mostly cloudy, WSW winds are blowing 15-25 mph along ridge tops, and 10,000' temps are in the low 20's. A storm system to the north will bring us passing clouds and a slight chance for snow showers today into tomorrow. A better chance for snow develops on Sunday. Today look for increasing WSW winds, mostly sunny skies, and high temps in the low 30's.

New snow totals in Gold Basin (10,000')

Snotel totals at the Geyser Pass Trailhead (9600')

Winds at 11,000 feet on Abajo Peak (11,330') about 45 miles south.

National Weather Service point forecast.

Grooming Information: Brian and Zach from the Forest service were up grooming yesterday. The trail into Gold Basin is groomed with fresh corduroy. The trail over Geyser Pass was packed out and rolled but is still quite rough with lots of "whoop dedoos."

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This forecast is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This forecast describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.