Observation: Moab

Observation Date

4/29/2026

Observer Name

Chris Benson

Region

Moab

Location Name or Route

Tuk

Weather

Sky

Broken

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

Good freeze last night. Clouds were building and observed some showers about 5 miles east of the mountains. The build up seemed to then clear off by 3pm

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

New Snow Density

High

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Wind Crust

Melt-Freeze Crust

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

Snow from last weekend was holding up on sheltered north aspects. At lower elevations from 10K-11.5K, there was a supportive MF crust. From 11.5 and higher, I found mostly dry snow sitting on top of a firm base. Ski pen was around 5-8". Boot pen 10-15".

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Red Flags Comments

Recent snow had been drifted a bit- at the top of Tuk I could feel a little bit of wind-stiffened snow.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wet Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #1 Comments

I could see the west aspects in Middle cirque starting to shed with many wet-loose.

Comments

Surprisingly good conditions. Seems like some spring skiing is still on the horizon as this recent snow will transition into corn in the coming days. Lots of good snow climbing lines and most run outs have good coverage. Unsettled weather next week could also provide some soft snow as well.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

None

Coordinates

Observation: Moab

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