Moab Avalanche Advisory

Forecaster: Dave Medara

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Good morning and welcome to the 2010-2011 season at the La Sal Avalanche Center. This season we are officially opening on the 5th of December. We will be providing the same level of avalanche information and education as in past seasons. This season we'll be offering a level 1 and a level 2 avalanche course here in the La Sals as well as avalanche forecast and mountain weather advisories at least 2 times a week. We will update the advisory more frequently when conditions are dangerous or changing. Check course listings on the "education" tab of this website for more information on what courses are available and where.


CURRENT CONDITIONS

Yesterday, ski touring parties reported 4-15 inches of new snow dependent on what the winds have been doing. The overall base is not much deeper than that, being reported at about 20 inches, so heads up! Good snow conditions are out there but expect poor coverage and considerable ground hazard.

Collapsing and "whoompfing" have been noted, indicating unstable snow structures and the potential for avalanches in areas deep enough to produce a slide. Please make conservative decisions in the backcountry.

The road to the Geyser Pass Trailhead has been plowed by San Juan County. Thanks guys.


THREAT #1

WHERE PROBABILITY SIZE TREND
      Over the next 48 hours.

Collapsing and Whoompfing reported yesterday. Moderate avalanche hazard at and above treeline can be expected at a minimum.


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.


This advisory provided by the USDA Forest Service, in partnership with:

The Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center, Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation, Utah Division of Emergency Management, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake Unified Fire Authority and the friends of the La Sal Avalanche Center. See our Sponsors Page for a complete list.