Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above 9000 feet where backcountry riders or skiers have the potential to trigger pockets of firm surface slabs to depths up to 18 inches. These slabs lie in exposed, very steep terrain that lies in or around cliffs or rocky areas. Below 9,000 feet the hazard is LOW where isolated pockets to ten inches could be triggered in very steep terrain.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The chance for moments of light snow exists overnight and Thursday. Temperatures will be slightly warmer with highs in the upper teens expected. The general avalanche hazard will be moderate above 9000 feet where pockets of slab to eighteen inches could be triggered by backcountry travelers in very steep wind loaded avalanche terrain. Avalanches below 9000 feet are unlikely except for in isolated pockets.