Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard remains MODERATE above an elevation of 8,000 feet. Areas of unstable snow persist and remain sensitive to human triggers. Hard slabs up to 30 inches in depth lie upon a base of weak, faceted snow. These slabs could be triggered on approach by a skier or snow machine or after a slope has been crossed multiple times. Those who make bold terrain decisions could incur severe consequences. At the lower elevations, where there is significantly less snow, the general avalanche hazard is LOW.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Skies will be partly cloudy. Temperatures will rise into the single digits above zero to low teens. Winds will be northwesterly at 15 to 20 miles per hour. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE above an elevation of 8,000 feet. Areas of unstable snow persist and will continue to be sensitive to human triggers. Humans who venture onto steep avalanche prone slopes could trigger a hard slab avalanche one to three feet deep. These slabs could fail on approach or after a slope has been crossed multiple times. Those who make bold terrain choices could incur severe consequences. At the lower elevations the general avalanche hazard is LOW and avalanches are unlikely.