Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 9,000 feet where backcountry riders or skiers could trigger pockets of dense wind slab up to 18 inches in depth. These slabs are most likely to be found in very steep, wind loaded terrain in exposed areas and near ridge crests. Below 9,000 feet, avalanches are unlikely except for isolated pockets of soft slab to ten inch depths in very steep, wind loaded terrain.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Expect increasing cloud cover and a chance for a few light flurries during the day on Sunday. Overnight lows in the mountains will be near 20 rising to around 30 in the afternoon. Westerly ridgetop winds will remain strong at 25 to 35 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE above 9,000 feet where backcountry travelers could trigger pockets of wind slab up to 18 inches deep in steep, wind loaded terrain. Below 9,000 feet, the hazard is LOW and avalanches are unlikely except for isolated pockets of surface slab up to 12 inches deep on very steep, wind loaded slopes.