Moab

We're through issuing regular avalanche forecasts for the season but will post condition updates as warranted through the month. Your primary concern in the spring is loose wet avalanches from daytime heating. Plan to get in and out early befores slopes become wet and sloppy. New snow and wind drifted snow can also cause problems. Use the weather links below to aid in your trip planning, you are your own forecaster now!

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

Wind and warm temperatures have created variable, springtime conditions. Most surfaces are sun and or wind crusted with the effects of heat even creeping up into the higher north faces. The snowpack is largely transitional and we haven't gone into a corn cycle since the last snow on April 12. Remain on the lookout for isolated wind slabs in the high country where even a small avalanche could be dangerous in consequential terrain. As things warm up you'll need to be alert to signs of loose wet instability such as rollerballs and pinwheels, and sloppy wet snow. Get off of, and out from under steep slopes if they become wet and sloppy.

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.