Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW. The snowpack above 7,500 feet, which is comprised of faceted snow and a variety of crusts in the process of decomposing, is mostly stable. No avalanche activity has be observed or reported, and avalanches remain unlikely.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Fast moving shortwaves embedded in northwesterly flow will bring mostly cloudy skies and an inch or two of new snow by Saturday evening. Mountain temperatures will remain in the teens overnight before rising into the low 20s on Saturday. The valley should see lows near 20 and afternoon highs in the mid 30s. Northwesterly ridgetop winds will range from 15 to 30 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to remain LOW; avalanches are unlikely.