Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 9,000 feet. Yesterday's strong southwest to northwest winds and new snow increased the load on areas of unstable snow. Humans who venture into steep avalanche prone terrain could trigger slab avalanches up to two feet deep. Below an elevation of 9,000 feet the snowpack is mostly stable and the general avalanche hazard is LOW.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Strong northwest winds will drift snow onto leeward aspect overnight. On Saturday skies will be partly cloudy. Winds will be westerly at eight to 12 miles per hour. Temperatures will be near zero in the morning and rise into the 20s during the day.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE at the upper elevations (9,000 to 10,500 feet). Slabs up to two feet in depth persist on steep, northerly aspects and could be human triggered. At the mid and lower elevations the general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW. Avalanches are unlikely except in isolated pockets.