Forecast for the Moab Area Mountains
Issued by Eric Trenbeath for
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Saturday, January 6, 2018
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Special AnnouncementsThis advisory will be updated intermittently with a general conditions report until snow coverage is sufficient for winter travel.
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Weather and SnowClouds have begun streaming over the region head of a Pacific storm system that looks like it will bring some much needed snow to the mountains. Much needed is a bit of an understatement given that we are down to 2" at the Geyser Pass Trailhead, and the upper bowls and cirques above treeline have been stripped bare to the rocks. 3" - 5" of snow exists between 10,000' and treeline in sheltered areas.
Southwesterly ridge top winds are blowing in the 10-15 mph range and it's 25 degrees at, 11,000'. Geyser Pass trailhead is reporting 35 degrees.
Snow totals at the Geyser Pass Trailhead, (9600')
Wind, temperature, and humidity on Pre Laurel Peak (11,700')
Clouds have begun streaming over the region head of a Pacific storm system that will begin impacting our area later today lasting through the night. Forecast is for 1"-3" later today with 3"-5" possible tonight. SW winds will blow in the 15-20 mph range with higher gusts along ridge tops. High Temps at 10,000' will be near 30 degrees. High pressure will briefly rebuild on Monday before the next system moves into our area on Tuesday.
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This information does not apply to developed ski areas or highways where avalanche control is normally done. This advisory is from the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.