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Observation: Talking Mountain

Observation Date
12/17/2025
Observer Name
Garcia
Region
Moab » Talking Mountain
Location Name or Route
South Mt. TH to Talking Mt. Summit
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Broken skies at the start of my tour eventually gave way to few clouds. Moderate southwest winds were steady all day and caused it to feel cooler than it actually was. Despite the windy conditions, solar aspects warmed up nicely and provided good turning.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

This observation from the south end of the range is mainly a photo dump to show overall coverage. There is definitely less snow on the south end than in the middle or north groups. I traveled mostly on solar aspects, which averaged 6 to 10 inches deep. Firm melt-freeze crusts were the saving grace that allowed for travel with such shallow depth. Polar aspects across the drainage looked very shallow, and many rocks were visible. Check out the photo of the east face of South Mt. Also, the South Mt. Glades looked super bony. If you are curious about skiing in the south group, it may be best to wait for more snow. Honestly, it's pretty desperate up there, and I followed a very thin strip of snow to get up to the alpine today.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates