25th Annual Black Diamond Fall Fundraising Party
Thursday, September 13; 6:00-10:00 PM; Black Diamond Parking Lot
25th Annual Black Diamond Fall Fundraising Party
Thursday, September 13; 6:00-10:00 PM; Black Diamond Parking Lot
Advisory: Moab Area Mountains | Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Sunday - December 4, 2016 - 7:29am |
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special announcement |
current conditions Northerly ridge top winds have been on the increase since about midnight last night and are currently blowing in the 20-30 mph range and mountain temperatures are in the low teens. Good powder conditions over a supportable base can still be found below tree line and in sheltered alpine bowls, but the early season snow pack remains shallow, and rocks and dead fall lurk just beneath the surface. Above tree line, winds have affected the snow surface in exposed areas, and some south facing slopes have developed a thin crust. Average snow depth is 24"-36". Storm totals and temperature in Gold Basin.(10,000') Wind, temperature and humidity on Pre Laurel Peak.(11,700') Snow totals, temperature and snow/water equivalent at the Geyser Pass Trailhead.(9600') From nothing on the ground two weeks ago to this. Not bad for early December.
Snow is wind affected above tree line.
But drop down below, and it's powder! |
weather Dry and seasonally cool weather is expected to prevail today. The next storm system remains on track for the first half of the work week with the main impact being very cold temperatures beginning Tuesday up north and spreading south for Wednesday and Thursday thanks to arctic air being steered over the region. This weather system is trending drier and less-organized, so snow production will likely be on the lighter end. Nevertheless, the northern and central mountains could still see amounts approach a foot over a 2-day period ending Tuesday. Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Tuesday A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Tuesday Night A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wednesday Sunny and cold, with a high near 8. |
general announcements The road to Geyser Pass Trailhead is plowed and clear. Grooming of cross country trails has commenced for the season. Kirstin and Travis got things packed out and rolled into Gold Basin and through the lower meadow on Thursday. |