Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Skiers and riders venturing into very steep avalanche terrain could trigger surface slabs up to two feet deep. Large loads, such as snowmachines, have some potential to trigger hard slabs up to six feet in depth, releasing on November weak layers near the base of the snowpack. These hazards will increase on steep, sun-affected aspects as the day warms.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Inversion conditions are expected to continue and steepen on Wednesday. Skies are to be clear above morning valley fog and mountain temperatures are to reach the upper thirties. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate on Wednesday. Some chance remains in steep avalanche terrain for backcountry travelers to trigger pockets of surface slab to two feet in depth. In a few areas of very steep terrain, the slight possibility also lingers for large triggers to initiate hard slab avalanches on weak snow near the base of the snowpack. Clear skies and warm temperatures could increase these hazards on sunlit slopes in the afternoon.