Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

In most areas the snow cover is less than six inches deep. The exception is very steep north facing terrain above an elevation of 9,000 feet. In these areas hunters and back country travelers should monitor conditions and avoid very steep terrain if knee deep snow is found.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Periods of light to moderate snowfall will be possible in the mountains overnight and into Friday before a stronger pulse of moisture moves through Friday afternoon and into the evening. By Friday evening, 5 to 10 inches of new snow could accumulate. Mountains temperatures will be in the 30s during the day before dropping into the 20s on overnight. Winds at 10,000 feet will be westerly at 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts to 40.Snow depths are generally less than 6 inches deep in the Southwest Trails and Togwotee Pass forecast zones. Similar snow depths can be found below 9,000 feet in the Teton Range. Hunters and backcountry travelers in these areas should monitor conditions and avoid very steep terrain if knee deep snow is found.Snow depths between 9,000 and 10,500 foot in the Teton Range are generally 4 to 12 inches deep. The general avalanche hazard in this zone is expected to be LOW tomorrow. The avalanche hazard is limited to very steep terrain where a sliding surface is present under the recent snowfall. Hard crusts provide this sliding surface on north facing slopes along with permanent snowfields and glaciers. Avalanches are unlikely in these areas; however small pockets of surface slab 6 to 18 inches in depth may pose a threat above bare rocky slopes, cliff areas and terrain traps. Normal caution is advised. Above 10,500 feet, the hazard is likely more significant, and the snowpack should be evaluated carefully.