Moab

The avalanche danger is LOW and the snowpack is generally stable. Human triggered avalanches are unlikely but unstable snow may exist on isolated terrain features or in areas of extreme terrain. Expect an increase in danger by tomorrow from blowing and drifting snow.

The snow will be firm today and slides for life are possible. Consider carrying a tool for self arrest, especially if you are traveling in very steep, consequential terrain.

Road Conditions: The road is down to dry, bare dirt.

Grooming: Done for the season.

24 Hour Snow 0" 72 Hour Snow 0" Base Depth at Gold Basin 48" Wind SW 15-20 Temp 22F

A potent storm system off the coast of Washington will move onshore today. SW winds will be on the increase ahead of the advancing system and will blow in the 25-30 mph range with gusts to 40. We'll see a mix of sun and clouds today, with mostly cloudy skies by this afternoon. High temps at 10,000' will be in the upper 30's to near 40F. The leading edge of the trough will enter the region this evening with the best chance for snow coming after midnight. It looks like everyone around us is going to do pretty well but that we're likely to come up light with 4"-6". SW winds tonight are going to crank in the 30-40 mph range with gusts as high as 60! Moist, westerly flow will allow cloudy skies and a slight chance for snow to persist through Wednesday.

Snowpack

If you are willing to brave the wind, there will probably be enough sunshine and warm temps to soften the corn snow on sunny aspects later today. Lines are getting pretty thin on south aspects however. North facing slopes still hold plenty of snow but they are in a transitional state and are crusty and wind affected. Overall, the snowpack is generally stable but it's going to be firm out there. Consider carrying a tool for self arrest, especially if you are traveling in consequential terrain.

Gold Basin SNOTEL site (10,000')

SNOTEL near Geyser Pass Trailhead (9600')

Storm Totals in Gold Basin

Wind Station on Pre Laurel Peak (11,700')

NWS Weather Forecast for the La Sal Mountains

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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.