La Sal Mountains backcountry12,000 ft · Utah
40- 0Today6
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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 12:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 12:25 pm MST, Stoke scores La Sal Mountains backcountry 40 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (6.9 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs near 36°F.
Avalanche danger · Moab
Official forecast from Utah Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. The Utah Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds, usually in late November. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. utahavalanchecenter.org
Read the full forecast at Utah Avalanche CenterForecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Utah Avalanche Center.
Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in
- New snow, 72h
- 0 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- +7.9°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 572:UT:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
Geyser Pass winter trailheadWhere most people park and start
DirectionsDrive
- From Provo/Orem (home)220 min
- From Park City240 min
- From Salt Lake City255 min
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: UDOT Traffic
Geyser Pass Road is plowed to the winter lot by Grand County, about 45 minutes from Moab.
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- New snow, 48h
- 2 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 12 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 6.9 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 31.1°F NWS
- Visibility
- 9.2 mi NWS
Updated 12:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. 2 in in two days and light wind.
40Stoke score
La Sal Mountains backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski La Sal Mountains backcountry this week
- 40Wait
- 18Wait
- 17Wait
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
La Sal Mountains backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 6SunnyHigh 36°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 12 mph, gusts 17 mph
- Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 36°Low 24°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 8 mph
- Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 36°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 8 mph
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 12:05 PM MST.
Stoke’s take
La Sal has a 12 inch base, with 2 inches of new snow over 48 hours and none in the last 24. No snow is forecast, summit wind is light at 5.8 mph, and it is 30.4°F with 9.7 miles of visibility. Dress in layers for the cold and allow roughly 220 minutes from Provo, and read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does La Sal Mountains backcountry have?
0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 2 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 12:25 pm MST. Base depth: 12 in (SNOTEL station).
What's the weather at La Sal Mountains backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 12:05 PM MST. Today: sunny, high 36°, low 23°, 0 in of snow; Sat: sunny, high 36°, low 24°, 0 in of snow; Sun: sunny, high 36°, low 25°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski La Sal Mountains backcountry today?
The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm MST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.
NWSSNOTEL (estimate)SNOTEL stationtypical drive time
Updated 12:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Utah Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.
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