Forecast for the Moab Area Mountains
Issued by Eric Trenbeath for
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
The avalanche danger is MODERATE today and deep and dangerous, human triggered avalanches, failing on a buried persistent weak layer are possible. Though the likelihood of triggering this type of avalanche has lessened, the consequences have not. Make no mistake, this type of avalanche is un-survivable. The problem exists primarily on steep slopes facing NW-N-E, but in some cases, it may be found on all aspects of the compass, particularly at upper elevations. And, as the day heats up, be alert to signs of wet instability on sun exposed slopes such as roller balls and pinwheels, and get off of steep, slopes as they become wet and sloppy.
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