Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE at the highest elevations (8,500 to 10,500 feet) and LOW below an elevation of 8,500 feet. Westerly winds have formed pockets of wind slab up to 14 inches deep along the leeward aspects of the highest ridge lines. These surface slabs could be human triggered in steep wind loaded avalanche starting zones. Avalanches are unlikely at the mid and lower elevations.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A northwest flow on the back side of a deep low pressure system will bring a series of short waves troughs across the area. Skies will be cloudy with widespread light snowfall through Thursday. Several inches of accumulation are possible at the highest elevations, especially on favored western and northern slopes. Temperatures will rise towards zero. Winds will be westerly at 15 to 20 miles per hour.At the upper elevations (9,000 to 10,500) the general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE. Westerly winds have formed pockets of wind slab up to 14 inches deep on leeward aspects. These shallow slabs could be human triggered in steep wind loaded avalanche starting zones. The general avalanche hazard below an elevation of 9,000 feet is expected to be LOW.