UDOT PLANNED AVALANCHE CLOSURES!!

Forecast for the Moab Area Mountains

Eric Trenbeath
Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Sunday morning, October 20, 2024
Winter is just around the corner! We'll begin issuing regular forecasts when there's enough snow to ride and slide!
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Monday, November 4 - 17th Annual Professional Snow and Avalanche Workshop (PROSAW) - Information and tickets are available here.
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Weather and Snow
The first measurable snowfall came on October 18, 4"-6" fell above about 9000'.
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.
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Additional Information
General Announcements
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.