Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

A series of melt-freeze cycles, direct sunlight and a refrozen rain layer have resulted in a snowpack that is mostly stable at all elevations. New snow is falling on this snowpack that is topped with widespread hard and slick crusts while settled powder still lies in steep shaded slopes. Be advised that low hazard does not mean no hazard exists and backcountry travelers are encouraged to take caution and not be surprised by isolated pockets of newly formed small, shallow surface slabs, especially in terrain where a fall could carry severe consequences.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Another weak system is to bring snow to the area tonight and Saturday morning. Three to five inches of precipitation is expected at higher elevations during this time. Temperatures will remain on the warm side and some rain may fall at the lower elevations and valleys. Winds are to be from the south with 10-20 mph averages. The general avalanche hazard will be Low in the Tetons and Southwest Trails areas and Moderate in Togwotee pass area. Mostly stable snow exists. Avalanches are unlikely in the current snowpack and weather pattern until enough new snowfall creates new surface slabs. The exception to this is at Togwotee where deep slabs remain a concern on steep north facing avalanche terrain above 9000 feet. Remember that Low hazard does not mean no hazard exists and even small slides can carry harsh consequences in aggressive or extreme terrain.