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 human triggered on steep avalanche prone slopes. Careful assessment of the terrain and the snowpack is essential for safe travel on steep slopes.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The moist northwest flow will continue. Skies will be mostly cloudy with periods of light snowfall or flurries in the mountains. Accumulations are expected to be limited to an inch or two. Temperatures will rise into the 20s from overnight lows in the single digits. Winds will be westerly at 10 to 15 miles per along the highest ridge crest.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE. Soft, surface slabs up to 18 inches in depth lie upon buried surface hoar, light density snow and on southerly aspects; sun crusts. On steep slopes these slabs could be triggered by the weight of a single person.