Tetons

Generally stable avalanche conditions will exist today. Be aware that steep slopes could harbor hard, icy conditions. The approaching storm system will only bring a couple inches of snow by this evening. 

A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect later today until Sunday evening. 

Today is the last day of generally stable avalanche conditions during a 5 day streak of low danger across all elevations in the Tetons. Mountain temperatures yesterday were warm and formed crusts on solar aspects of varying hardness that froze last night. Use normal caution as these slopes could contain slippery conditions where falls are possible. Slightly colder temperatures today with cloud cover should reduce the potential for wet loose avalanches. 

Avalanche danger is expected to increase the next several days as an approaching multi-day atmospheric river impacts the forecast area. If you plan to travel in the backcountry today, take a look at the variety of different snow surfaces out there. These snow surfaces will become the primary bonding interface for the incoming snow as seen yesterday. Many of these snow surfaces contain weak facets or crusts that will bond poorly. Expect avalanche danger to increase in the coming days. Dial back your slope angle and use more cautious route finding as danger avalanche conditions develop with the Winter Storm Warning.