What are winters like in Moab, Utah?

Winters in Moab are cold but considerably milder than most of Utah, with daytime highs in the 40s to 50s°F and overnight lows in the teens to mid-20s. Snowfall is modest by Mountain West standards: typically 5 to 10 inches across the season, mostly between December and February. Heating bills climb $50 to $150 a month from November through February, and the high-elevation terrain around town holds more snow than Moab itself, which sits in a sheltered red-rock basin. Tourism slows sharply, so the town quiets, and many seasonal businesses reduce hours or close. For year-round residents the winter is the easier half of the year compared to mid-summer’s 100°F heat. For the full lifestyle picture, see our Moab cost of living page.