Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Soft surface slabs up to 18 inches in depth lie upon surface hoar, light density snow and crusts. These slabs could be triggered by the weight of a person and will become easier to trigger as temperatures increase. Warming temperatures and sunshine may cause loose wet slides on steep sunlit slopes. Careful assessment of the terrain and the snowpack is essential for safe travel in the mountains.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Mostly cloudy skies with limited moisture will continue to stream over a ridge to our west and into our area. Periods of light snowfall or flurries with little accumulations are possible overnight and during the day on Friday. Temperatures will drop into the teens at elevation and into the single digits above zero in the valleys overnight. Daytime highs will rise into the 20s on Friday. Winds will be west to northwest at 5 to 10 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE. Surface slabs up to 18 inches in depth exist and could be triggered by the weight of a single person. Caution is advised on steep slopes.