Spring time conditions are starting to arrive in the La Sal and Abajo Mountains, which means that backcountry travelers should start early and end early and work the slopes and aspects according to the amount of solar gain. Just as important is making sure there is an adequate overnight freeze, or the chance of wet slab avalanches will increase without freezing temperatures at night.

Please look at Moab's Mountain Weather Page HERE to assist you with forecasts, temperatures, snow depths and winds across southeast Utah.

Just because funding is running out for the Utah Avalanche Center-Moab does not mean snow conditions and coverage are poor, in fact this is the best spring skiing conditions we've had in a couple of years! Prime Time for those heading to Moab for other pursuits, bring the gear necessary to ski or ride in a spectacular desert range.

The La Sals and Abajo Mountains are locked up currently due to cold temperatures and winds, meaning spring skiing conditions are on hold until at least mid-week. If you are heading up to the mountains this weekend, the best bet will be north aspects OR skate skiing. Snow conditions are such that a skate skier could travel anywhere below 10,500'.

There is plenty of coverage to ski, we either have to wait for new snow or warm sun.