Forecast for the Moab Area Mountains

Issued by Eric Trenbeath on
Sunday morning, March 16, 2025
Sunday morning, March 16, 2025
A CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger remains on steep, wind drifted slopes above treeline that face NW-N-NE-E. Human triggered avalanches involving fresh slabs of wind drifted snow are likely. A MODERATE danger exists on these same aspects at mid elevations and on SE facing slopes. Avoid steep slopes that have recent deposits of wind drifted snow.
A solid MODERATE danger exists on steep slopes that face W-N-E where human triggered avalanches 2-4 feet deep failing on a buried persistent weak layer are possible. The danger is most pronounced on steep northerly aspects near treeline. Any avalanche failing on a weak faceted layer will be deep, dangerous, and potentially unsurvivable.
As the day heats up the danger will rise to MODERATE for loose, wet avalanches on sun exposed slopes. Signs of instability include rollerballs, pinwheels, and sloppy wet snow. Stay off of, and out from under steep slopes when these signs are present.

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