The weather in Moab can change in an instant, and these changes will impact your camping, hiking, climbing, skiing, or biking trip. Being prepared for Moab’s weather changes increases your chance of a successful trip. So, stack the odds in your favor and bookmark Moab Gear Trader’s local weather conditions page for quick access before you hit the hiking trails, bike paths, or ski runs.
Although Moab winters are usually mild with little lower elevation snow accumulation the weather conditions in the nearby La Sal Mountains can be very different. This difference is particularly dangerous in winter when the temperatures are freezing and avalanche conditions exist. However, on the rare occasion it does snow in Moab the way the landscape is at lower elevations is truly beautiful. There is also a big difference in summer temperatures.
In summertime, the La Sal’s provide much needed relief from the summer heat with temperatures 10 – 20 degrees cooler than Moab. If it happens to be raining during your visit be sure to head down river road to see the temporary waterfalls.
Planning a trip to the La Sals to cross-country or backcountry ski? Be sure to visit Moab Gear Trader’s snow conditions page for current snow conditions, temperatures, and avalanche dangers.
Whether you are embarking on a hiking, camping, biking, skiing, or climbing trip bookmark Moab Gear Trader’s local conditions page for all the current beta on the conditions at your destination
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Moab Winter Conditions – 1-17-2021
(Photo Credit: Marshall Dvorscak) There has been no new snow in the La Sals since our last update, so essentially backcountry skiing and snowmobiling off the road is not possible. Fortunately, the Nordic skiing is [...]
Moab Winter Conditions – 1-10-21
(Photo Credit: Marshall Dvorscak) The weather in Moab could not be more beautiful. It’s cold during the days, with temps hovering around the mid 30’s, but the sunny skies make it prime winter conditions for [...]
Moab Winter Conditions – 1-1-2021
(Photo Credit Marshall Dvorscak) Happy New Year! We’re starting off 2021 with some good news for backcountry skiers and lovers of the La Sals. The snowpack continues to deepen in the La Sals, with the [...]
Moab Winter Conditions 12-19-2020
(Photo Credit: Marshall Dvorscak) Backcountry skiers and lovers of the La Sals rejoice! Winter has arrived in Moab and with it, a few beautiful snowstorms that have left our little town covered in a blanket [...]
Moab Winter Condition Updates 12-11-2020
Winter is on it’s way to Moab! In the last 24 hours temperatures have sunk to below freezing for most of the day and we’ve started to see an increase of snow in the La [...]
Moab Winter Condition Updates 12-4-2020
(Photo Credit: Marshall Dvorscak) Winter hasn’t quite settled into Moab yet it seems. The early signs of light snow and a few infrequent storms had us hoping that winter would be in full swing by [...]
Moab Winter Condition Updates 11-28-2020
Thanksgiving has come and gone in Moab, which means tourists will begin to filter out as the weather begins to turn cold. The La Sals have begun to see a seasonal dusting, but not much [...]
Moab Winter Condition Update 10-26-20
Moab Winter Condition Update 10-26-20 It's hard to believe I am writing one of these already. It seems like it was only yesterday that we were wrapping up another great ski season in the La [...]
What’s Poppin’ – Indian Paintbrush – Moab Flowers
Heyo, lots of flowers poppin out there! Today I am going to talk about one that can easily catch your eye. Indian Paintbrush or Castilleja chromosa. This group of paintbrushes was spotted up by the Navajo rocks area [...]