Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 8,500 feet and LOW below that elevation. At the higher elevations recent southwest winds have formed soft surface slabs up to 18 inches in depth. These slabs could be triggered on very steep slopes by the weight of a single person. Avalanches are unlikely below an elevation of 8,500 feet except in isolated pockets. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully and identify and avoid areas of concern including steep, wind loaded slopes and terrain traps.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A south flow will continue to bring periods of light snowfall to the mountains. On Saturday skies will be overcast. Some light snowfall is likely but only an inch or two of accumulation is expected. Mountain temperatures will rise into the upper 20s to low 30s from overnight lows in the lower teens. Winds will be southerly at 15 to 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE at the higher elevations (9,000 to 10,500 feet). Soft surface slabs up to 18 inches deep exist and could be triggered by the weight of a single person on very steep wind loaded slopes. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW below an elevation of 9,000 feet.