Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche danger is LOW above 9,000 feet and not rated below that elevation due to low or no snow coverage. The snowpack at the higher elevations is shallow and consolidated. Avalanches are unlikely. The shallow snow depths present the potential for backcountry travelers to hit obstacles. Caution is advised.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A fast-moving cold front will impact the area tomorrow morning. This system lacks moisture. It should bring several inches (2 to 4) of new snow to the higher elevations and very little snow to terrain below 7,000 feet. Winds will be strong and veer from the southwest to the northwest. Gusts to 50 miles per hour are likely.The general avalanche hazard will be low above an elevation of 8,000 feet. Avalanches are unlikely up there. Any new snow will be accumulating on crusts and wind impacted old snow surfaces. No avalanche hazards are present at the lower elevations.