Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

As the day progresses, strong westerly ridgetop winds will transport new snow forming new isolated pockets of wind slab above 9,000 feet. These slabs reside above crusts and dense, settled snow. Skiers and riders could trigger these slabs with depths up to a foot by this evening. Keep an eye out for drifting snow, and avoid steep slopes with significant deposits. With the current stress on our health care community, an extra margin of safety is warranted.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Cloud cover will increase tonight, and a series of weather disturbances will move across the region overnight and through the day on Tuesday. By Tuesday evening, 4 to 8 inches of new snow could accumulate in the Tetons and Southwest Trails area with lesser amounts on Togwotee Pass. Overnight lows in the mountains will be near 20 degrees before rising to near 30 in the afternoon. Southwesterly to westerly ridgetop winds will increase to 20 to 30 miles per hour.In the Tetons on Tuesday, the general avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate above 9,000 feet and low below 9,000 feet. In the higher elevations, skiers and riders could trigger pockets of wind slab up to a foot deep. As winds increase, keep an eye on drifting snow and slab development. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Low in the Togwotee Pass and Southwest Trails forecast zones. There, backcountry travelers might be able to trigger a small isolated pocket of slab above 9,000 feet by the afternoon. With the current stress on our health care community, an extra margin of safety is warranted.