Forecast for the Moab Area Mountains
Issued by Max Forgensi for
Monday, February 25, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
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Special AnnouncementsThe Utah Avalanche Center-Moab will update this advisory on Thursday, February 28th.
For anyone heading up to the hills go to Moab's Mountain Weather Page to NOWCAST.
With over 60 cm (24") of snow falling in the La Sal Mountains last week, be careful of wind slabs and storm slabs. Warm, sunny days will also create conditions for loose snow sluffs.
Enjoy the powder and be safe!
Recent AvalanchesFor those who would like to take a look at observations posted across the La Sal and Abajo Mountains, click HERE. Thank you to everyone that keeps contributing!
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North northwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 25. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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