Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. A foot of new snow combined with strong winds over the past 48 hours have developed soft slabs to two feet in depth on lee slopes in exposed areas. Firmer wind slabs may be released by the second or later person on a slope. Warming temperatures and/or rain at lower elevations will make naturally releasing slides on steep road cuts, ravines and rooftops possible. A remote potential for large loads to trigger full depth avalanches may persist in isolated areas.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. ) Light snow is forecasted for Tuesday night and Wednesday with 2 - 4 inches of accumulation. Winds will slow to 15 miles per hour from the southwest. Temperatures at 10,000 feet will be near twenty Wednesday morning then warm to the mid 20s during the day in the Tetons and near 30 in the Togwotee Pass and Southwest Trails/Greys River areas. Valley temperatures are expected to cool into the mid 20s overnight and climb well into the 30s during the day.The general avalanche hazard will be Considerable Wednesday. Firm wind slabs to 18 inches in depth in steep lee areas and areas subject to cross loading could be triggered by backcountry travelers. Conservative decision making will be essential for safe travel. At low elevations wet-loose slides will be possible in steep areas like ravines and rooftops.