Winds on Pre-Laurel Peak: S 20-35 mph Temp 24° F Percent of Normal: 115%

The jetstream over Arizona and New Mexico will be sending moisture and winds into southern Utah again. Winds shifted direction yesterday afternoon and began blowing from the S. They will increase this afternoon blowing 30-40 mph. Temperatures this morning are starting about 5 degrees warmer than yesterday, and they should climb into the upper 30s today. Clouds are already approaching the 4 Corners region this morning and will build all day with some snowfall but no accumulations. Snow should start to accumulate this evening and produce about 3-6 inches of snow by tomorrow morning with more falling through the day. The NWS is calling for 6-10 inches tonight...let's hope they're right!

Temperatures should be much colder tomorrow as the jetstream movess over the U.S./Mexco border and cold air descends over much of the western U.S. Weather will remain unsettled in the first part of the week with a break midweek as a brief ridge moves over Utah. By the end of the week, a similar pattern sets up with the jetstream dropping to the south and possibly sending more moisture into southern Utah.

General Conditions
It's typical March conditions when the strong spring sunshine has a strong effect. Tim and Lance reported every possible snow condition yesterday but still found nice dry powder on upper elevation N and NW aspects. They provide a great overall summary of snow and avalanche conditions in their ob HERE. Sam Van Wetter found similar conditions on Thursday.

In spotty locations near treeline on northerly facing slopes, there is a very obvious faceted layer buried about 2 feet deep. This layer has only produced one avalanche eleven days ago and would be something to look for or consider after descending from upper elevations into steeper, partially open slopes near treeline.

Eric gives a great summary of past conditions in the video below.