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
5"
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
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