Slabs with up to three foot depths lie in the backcountry. These slabs lie upon weak snow and could be easily triggered by backcountry riders and skiers in steep avalanche terrain on a variety of aspects and elevations.
Dangerous slabs up to three feet in depth rest on buried layers of weak, faceted snow. These slabs can be easily triggered by riders or skiers venturing onto steep slopes. Caution is advised as a slope may fail when the first rider crosses it or after after it has been crossed multiple times.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Some snow showers are expected to occur over the western mountains overnight and Thursday. Accumulations are to be light. Mountain temperatures are rise into the upper teens and winds are to be light from the northwest.The general avalanche hazard will be Moderate above 7500 feet in the Teton and Togwotee Pass/Continental Divide Areas and Considerable at all elevations in the Southwest Trails/Greys River zone. In these areas, persistent slabs remain susceptible to human triggers in steep terrain. In the southern forecast area slabs are the most sensitive and can have depths to three feet. Avalanches are unlikely below 7500 in the Teton and Togwotee Pass areas.
