Forecast for the Moab Area Mountains
Issued by Eric Trenbeath for
Monday, March 4, 2019
Monday, March 4, 2019
The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE and human triggered avalanches involving new and wind drifted snow are likely. There is also an isolated, or MODERATE danger for avalanches involving a buried, persistent weak layer.
New snow avalanches are possible on steep slopes on all aspects. The danger increases with elevation.
Wind drifted snow avalanches will mostly be found on the leeward sides of upper elevation ridge crests and terrain features on slopes facing NW-N-SE.
Persistent weak layer problems are most likely encountered on steep, rocky, northerly facing slopes, or in areas with a shallower snowpack.
And finally, as the day heats up, avoid steep slopes that become wet and sloppy.
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