The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above 9,000 feet. There, hard slab avalanches could be triggered by backcountry travelers in steep, north facing terrain. Mostly stable snow exists below 9,000 feet where the general avalanche hazard is LOW.
Skiers and riders venturing onto steep, north facing slopes above 9,000 feet could trigger hard slab avalanches with crown depths up to three feet. Suspect locations are steep, rocky slopes where faceted snow persists at the base of the snowpack.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Cloud cover will increase during the day on Friday ahead of the next weather system slated to move into the area Friday night. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the mid-20s before rising to near 30 during the day. Southerly to southwesterly ridgetop winds will range from 15 to 25 miles per hour. In the Tetons and Greys River area, where mostly stable snow exists and avalanches are unlikely, the general avalanche hazard is expected to remain LOW. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE above 9,000 feet in the Togwotee Pass area. There, backcountry travelers could trigger hard slab avalanches in isolated areas on steep, northerly aspects.
