The Bottom Line for today for the mountains of southeast Utah will be an Avalanche Danger of Considerable on steep, wind loaded slopes at and above tree line on NW through East aspects. Persistent weak layers will be a concern for shady aspects at and below tree line as well.

The Avalanche Danger may rise to High by Friday as the next storm system affects the area. The trend is for decreasing stability. Recreating in or beneath avalanche terrain is not advised for the next 72 hours.

The weather pattern is continuing to bring consistent snow storms to the mountains of southeast Utah. 7" (17 cm) of snow fell at the Gold Basin study plot Monday night, bringing the total amount of snow on the ground to 52" (130 cm). There is 35" at the Geyser Pass Winter trail head and 42" down at Camp Jackson in the Abajo Mountains. San Juan County plowed the roads to all the access points on Tuesday. 4WD is still recommended.

The winds have been relentless at and above tree line in both the La Sal and Abajo Mountains. Strong winds out of the south - southwest for the past 24 hours with averages between 15-34 mph will be actively transporting and depositing snow onto leeward sides of slopes and ridges.

LUNA has not been able to groom the track since the last storm and may be able to groom after this next shot of snow. The best bet for winter recreation for the next couple of days will be low angled, wind sheltered meadows and glades.

There has been some activity lately to report in the La Sal Mountains. Natural avalanche activity occurred during last weekends wind event which produced climax avalanches to the ground. There were reports of some small human triggered avalanches below tree line on steep northerly facing glades. There are weaknesses out there and spring skiing conditions at least a couple weeks off.

@ 10,000' in La Sal Mountains, Utah Today: Snow showers. High near 27. Breezy, with a west northwest wind between 10 and 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible. Tonight: Snow showers. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible. Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as -10. Blustery, with a north northwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32. North northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph.