Forecast for the Moab Area Mountains
Friday, February 7, 2014
The avalanche danger remains CONSIDERABLE on slopes steeper than 35 degrees that have recent deposits of wind drifted snow, particularly at upper elevations on slopes with a N-NE-E aspect. Considerable danger means that natural avalanches are possible and human triggered avalanches are likely. Back country travelers will need to practice very safe travel techniques, staying off of, and out from under steep terrain. With the additional load of new snow, buried, persistent slabs remain a very clear and present danger. Avoid steep terrain facing the north half of the compass. Below tree line, there is a MODERATE avalanche danger and heightened avalanche awareness should be maintained.