Avalanche Advisory
Advisory: Moab Area Mountains Issued by Eric Trenbeath for Thursday - April 6, 2017 - 6:53am
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The avalanche danger is LOW and mostly stable snow conditions exist. With daytime heating we may see a few loose, wet sluffs, or point releases coming off the rocks. Falling rocks are also an issue in steep, high alpine terrain, and "slides-for-life" are possible on hard snow. Conditions above tree line are becoming more akin to mountaineering then ski touring, and backcountry travelers venturing into these areas may want to consider bringing helmets, crampons, whippets and or ice axes.




current conditions

Skies are clear and winds are light out of the WNW. We've had a good melt/freeze cycle this week, though the emphasis the past couple of days has been more on freeze. Overnight low temperatures at 10,000' on Tuesday dropped into the single digits, climbing back up to a high of around 40 degrees yesterday. Last night temps dipped into the low 20's, and highs today will again reach the low 40's. As a result, we should see some good corn-like conditions today on E-S-W aspects. Work with the sun and plan on skiing east aspects by around 10:00 or 10:30, finishing up on west facing slopes by around 12:30-1:00.

Winds, temperature and humidity on Pre Laurel Peak (11,700'

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

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

High pressure continues with mostly clear skies and warmer temperatures through the end of the week. Expect a few clouds and increasing winds on Friday, ahead of a storm system that will arrive later in the day on Saturday.

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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.