Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is LOW and avalanches are unlikely. A thin layering of new snow lies upon hard wind blown snow and strong crussts. Well developed surface hoar also exists on shaded and partially shaded aspects. Most lower elevation slopes are bare.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A weak pacific trough is expected to move into the area this evening possibly bringing a few inches of snow to the mountains and very light accumulations in the valley through Friday morning. Strong Southwest winds from 25-40 mph are to accompany this system. Both the snowfall and winds are ecpected to diminish early Friday afternoon. Mountain temperatures are to cool to near twenty degrees overnight with a high on Friday in the mid twenties expected. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW. Mostly stable snow exists and avalanches are not likely.