Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE today. Soft surface slabs up to three feet deep formed by west to southwest winds exist and could be human triggered in steep wind loaded avalanche starting zones. Loose snow sluffs are possible on steep snow covered slopes not impacted by the recent strong winds.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The snowfall is expected to continue to taper off this evening as this mornings system moves rapidly to the east and south. However intermittent snowfall will continue tonight and Thursday. Additional accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are possible. Temperatures are forecast to rise into the 20's on Thursday. West winds will slowly diminish and are expected to be 15 to 20 MPH. AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON AND GREYS RIVER / SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAS:The general avalanche hazard is expected to be considerable at the upper elevations (above 9,000 feet), moderate at the mid elevations (7,500 to 8,000) and low at the lower elevations (below 7,500 feet). Soft surface slabs formed by southwest winds exist and lie upon lighter density snow, areas of buried surface hoar, suncrust and windpacked snow. These slabs could be human triggered. AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TOGWOTEE PASS / CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AREA The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE. Soft shallow surface slabs exist and could be human triggered on steep wind loaded aspects. Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.