Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

At the higher elevations, isolated pockets of surface slab up to a foot deep lie upon firm crusts and could be triggered by backcountry travelers venturing onto steep, avalanche prone slopes. Avalanches are unlikely below an elevation of 8,500 feet where snow depths are generally less than a foot deep.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Cloud cover will increase Friday as a weak shortwave imbedded in southwest flow moves over the area bringing a chance for light, scattered snow showers. Overnight lows in the mountains will be around 20 degrees before rising to near freezing during the day.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW on Friday. At the upper elevations, backcountry travelers could trigger isolated pockets of wind slab up to 18 inches in depth on steep, avalanche prone slopes. Avalanche activity is unlikely below 8,500 feet.