Moab

The avalanche danger is LOW. Generally safe avalanche conditions exist. Backcountry travelers should watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features in extreme terrain above tree line.

The snowpack is still very shallow and rocks, logs, and stumps are a very real hazard right now.

Road Conditions: The road is plowed but the surface remains soft. AWD with good tires are required.

Grooming: Gold Basin was last groomed on Friday. Gavin tuned up the Geyser Pass Road yesterday.

6:00 a.m. Snow and Weather Data

24 Hour Snow 0" 72 Hour Snow 0" Season Total Snow 42" Base Depth at Gold Basin 23"

Winds on Pre-Laurel Peak: SW 5 Temp 11˚ F

Weather

Today will be a repeat of yesterday, with sunny skies, high temperatures in the upper 20's, and just the slightest puff of wind from the West at 5 mph. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny as a quick moving low-pressure trough makes its way into the Great Basin. This system will track South of the four corners region Wednesday night into Thursday giving the La Sals a chance for a couple inches of snow on Thursday. The weekend will see a stronger low diving southward from the Pacific Northwest, bringing us colder temperatures and a good chance for snow. This storm is too far out to predict snow totals right now, so stay tuned.

General Conditions

Yesterday in Miner's Basin we found a variety of character building surface conditions. For the most part, the snow surface is severely wind damaged. We found a mix of breakable wind crust, and hard, slick wind crusts while traveling on North and Northwest aspects near treeline. Low angle meadows are still your best bet right now if you are looking to make any turns.

Snowpack and Weather Data

Gold Basin Storm Stake (10,000')

Gold Basin SNOTEL site (10,000')

SNOTEL site near Geyser Pass Winter Trailhead (9600')

Wind Station on Pre-Laurel Peak (11,400')

NWS forecast for the La Sal Mountains.

Check out this video for a snowpack summary looking ahead to this weekend's incoming storm.

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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.