Moab

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

Updated Sunday, April 24.

The mountains picked up 5" of new snow on Friday, April 22, accompanied by moderate to strong SW winds. Be on the lookout for fresh deposits of wind drifted snow on the leeward sides of ridge crests and terrain features such as gully walls and sub-ridges. When the sun comes out, the recent, dry, cold snow will quickly become saturated and loose, wet avalanches will be likely. 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.

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

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.