Moab

We're through issuing regular avalanche forecasts for the season but will post condition updates as warranted through the month.

Updated Monday, April 25.

A strong sun and warm temperatures will quickly saturate the recent snow and loose, wet avalanches will be likely as the day heats up. Signs of instability include rollerballs, pinwheels, and small "point release" sluffs. Stay off of steep slopes when these signs are present or when the snow becomes wet and sloppy.

Remain on the lookout for unstable slabs of wind drifted snow on the leeward sides of ridge crests and terrain features in upper elevation, wind exposed terrain.

We're through issuing regular forecasts for the season but will update through the month with a general conditions report as significant weather conditions dictate. I would like to give a huge shout out to all who supported operations this season. This includes everyone who regularly used the forecast to stay safe; our local business sponsors Moab Gear Trader, Talking Mountain Yurts, and ROAM Industry; Mammut, Black Diamond Equipment, Voile, and Arva for setting us up with the gear we need to do our job; the Manti-La Sal National Forest for their tremendous support of this program; and last but not least, our great local community and crew of dedicated observers who provide vital information and assistance throughout the season. Thanks everyone, see you next winter!

Get current and past 24-hour readings from these real-time weather links.

Gold Basin SNOTEL site.

Gold Basin storm stake.

Wind, temperature, humidity on Pre Laurel Peak (11,700')

NWS Weather Forecast

Snowpack Discussion:

The mountains picked up 5" of new snow on Friday, and another 3" on Sunday. Shifting, moderate to strong winds on Friday blew and drifted snow forming fresh slabs on the leeward sides of ridge crests and terrain features in upper elevation, wind exposed terrain. Most of these instabilities have likely settled out, but remain on the lookout for unstable slabs of wind drifted snow. Sunshine and warm temperatures today will quickly saturate the recent, dry, cold snow, and loose, wet avalanches will be likely as the day heats up. The threat of loose, wet avalanches will persist through the week. Signs of instability include rollerballs and pinwheels and sloppy wet snow. Stay off of, and out from under steep slopes when these signs are present.

That's all folks! See you next year!

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