We're through issuing regular forecasts for the season but will update through the month with a general conditions report as significant weather conditions dictate. I would like to give a huge shout out to all who supported operations this season. This includes everyone who regularly used the forecast to stay safe; our local business sponsors Moab Gear Trader, Talking Mountain Yurts, and ROAM Industry; Mammut, Black Diamond Equipment, Voile, and Arva for setting us up with the gear we need to do our job; the Manti-La Sal National Forest for their tremendous support of this program; and last but not least, our great local community and crew of dedicated observers who provide vital information and assistance throughout the season. Thanks everyone, see you next winter!

NWS Weather Forecast

The mountains picked up 5" of new snow on Friday, and another 3" on Sunday. Shifting, moderate to strong winds on Friday blew and drifted snow forming fresh slabs on the leeward sides of ridge crests and terrain features in upper elevation, wind exposed terrain. Most of these instabilities have likely settled out, but remain on the lookout for unstable slabs of wind drifted snow. Sunshine and warm temperatures today will quickly saturate the recent, dry, cold snow, and loose, wet avalanches will be likely as the day heats up. The threat of loose, wet avalanches will persist through the week. Signs of instability include rollerballs and pinwheels and sloppy wet snow. Stay off of, and out from under steep slopes when these signs are present.