Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Skiers and riders venturing into very steep avalanche terrain have some potential to trigger isolate pockets of surface slabs up to two feet deep or possibly larger hard slabs up to six feet deep. Bigger loads, such as snow machines or groups may be needed to trigger these dangerous hard slabs that lie upon November weak layers near the base of the snowpack. These hazards will increase on steep, sun-affected aspects as the day warms.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )High pressure and temperature inversions are expected to continue through Thursday before clouds increase in the evening. Winds are to be ten to fifteen mile per hour from the Southwest and mountain temperatures are to reach the thirties. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate. Isolated pockets of surface slabs to two feet could be human triggered in steep terrain and cliff areas. On a few very steep avalanche paths, the potential continues for larger loads such as snow machines or groups to trigger deep hard slabs to the base of the snowpack.