Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Moab Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Saturday - April 16, 2016 - 7:27am
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Moderate to strong northerly winds and heavy snow on Saturday will cause the danger to rise this weekend. Avoid steep slopes with recent deposits of wind drifted snow and look for signs of instability such as cracking or collapsing. Practice safe travel techniques and stick to lower angle, wind sheltered terrain.




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The Utah Avalanche Center Moab has finished issuing regular advisories for the season but we will still post the most current observations here.

And, just because we are through issuing regular advisories doesn't mean the avalanche danger has completely subsided. Any new storm systems that produce significant snowfall, especially if accompanied by wind, will cause the danger to rise and backcountry travelers will again need to be on the lookout for new wind slabs, or recent deposits of wind drifted snow.

In addition, our main concern this time of year is wet slide activity. Wet slide danger increases with daytime heating and is exacerbated by the lack of an overnight freeze. In general, if the snow surface is supportable, conditions are generally stable. If you find yourself punching through, or if the snow feels sloppy and unconsolidated, it is time to stay off of and out from under steep slopes. Look for signs of instability such as rollerballs, pinwheels, loose sluffs or wet point releases. Follow the mantra of start early and end early, and use the weather data links below to check for overnight freezes.

Thanks to everyone who supported the program this season and for sending in your observations. Have a great spring, summer, and fall, and we'll see you back here next season!

Winds, temperature and humidity on Pre-Laurel Peak

New snow totals, temperature and humidity in Gold Basin

Total snow depth and temperature at Geyser Pass Trailhead

National Weather Service point forecast for the La Sal Mountains.

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