Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard remains MODERATE above an elevation of 8,000 feet. Areas of unstable snow persist in steep, avalanche prone terrain. Hard slabs up to 30 inches in depth lie upon a base of weak, faceted snow. Slides could be triggered by the first person on a slope or after a slope has been crossed multiple times. At the lower elevations the general avalanche hazard is LOW.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A high pressure ridge aloft will keep skies clear through Sunday. Ridge crest winds will be light and temperatures will climb from the single digits in the morning to the upper teens during the day.The General Avalanche Danger will continue at MODERATE above 8,000 feet. Areas of unstable snow persist. Backcountry travelers venturing into steep avalanche terrain could trigger a hard slab avalanche to three feet in depth. These slides could be started by a single person or after a slope has been crossed multiple times. At the lower elevations the general avalanche hazard is LOW and avalanches are unlikely.