Forecast for the Moab Area Mountains
Monday, January 25, 2016
Today the avalanche danger is MODERATE on all aspects steeper than 35 degrees in upper elevation, wind exposed terrain where you can detect recent deposits of wind drifted snow. Look for tell tale signs such as smooth rounded drifts, and cracking in the snow surface, and be wary of the lee sides of gully walls, subridges, and other terrain features.
There also remains an isolated, or MODERATE avalanche danger on steep northerly facing aspects where it may be possible to trigger a lingering, persistent slab avalanche. Careful slope and snowpack analysis is recommended before venturing into this kind of terrain.