Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. The snowpack is mostly stable. However, in isolated areas the possibility persists for larger loads, such as snow machines or groups of riders, to trigger full depth hard slabs in very steep avalanche paths. The last activity in the area involving this weak layer occurred over a month ago. As new snow accumulates, backcountry travelers could trigger shallow soft slabs and loose snow sluffs in steep, wind loaded avalanche terrain.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The Pacific storm will move into the region from the southwest bringing light snow showers early on Tuesday, which will increase in intensity later in the day. Mountain locations could see four to eight inches of light density snow by Tuesday night. Overnight lows will be in the mid teens before rising to near 20 in the mountains and 30 in the valleys. Ridge crest winds will be southwesterly at 15 to 25 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate on Tuesday. A slight chance may remain for large loads to trigger full depth avalanches at the upper elevations. In steep, wind loaded avalanche terrain, backcountry travelers could also trigger loose snow sluffs, and isolated pockets of slab up to 12 inches deep. These surface slides will increase in depth and extent as new snow accumulates.