Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Moab Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Thursday - February 9, 2017 - 7:26am
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The avalanche danger is mostly LOW this morning but will rise to MODERATE later in the day as sunshine and warm temperatures increase the likelihood for loose wet slide activity on sun exposed slopes. Look for sign of instability such as roller balls, or pinwheels and wet, sloppy snow. Stay off of and out from under steep slopes when these signs are present.




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current conditions

It's been over two weeks since the last significant snowfall, and the snow surface consists of a variety of wind and sun crusts. Diligent seekers have still been able to find soft conditions on sheltered, mid elevation, northerly aspects.

Wind, temperature and humidity on Pre Laurel Peak. (11,700')

Storm totals and temperature in Gold Basin. (10,000')

Snow totals, temperature and snow/water equivalent at the Geyser Pass Trailhead. (9600')
recent activity
weather

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 9pm, then snow after 9pm. Areas of blowing snow after 2am. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 10am. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
general announcements

Road conditions: The road is plowed and mostly snow packed with some patches of dirt and ice down low.

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The information in this advisory is from the US Forest Service which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.