Tetons

In very steep wind loaded terrain at the high elevations, skiers and riders have the potential to trigger small soft slab avalanches. These slabs were formed by last night's new snow and south to southwest winds and could have depths of four to ten inches. Avalanches are unlikely at the mid and low elevations except for in shallow isolated pockets at the mid elevations and in small wet loose slides at the low elevations.

Tonight and Friday look to be mostly cloudy with a chance for snow showers bringing minimal accumulations to the higher elevations and the potential for light rain to the lower elevations. Temperatures look to drop to well below freezing at all elevations overnight and then rise into the mid-twenties at high elevations and upper thirties in the valleys. Summit winds will be southwesterly to westerly with ten to fifteen miles per hour averages.The general avalanche hazard will likely be Low in the Teton forecast area but could increase to Moderate in the afternoon if temperatures warm enough to provide a concern for wet slides. In the Togwotee Pass and Southwest trails areas, the hazard will be Moderate above 8000 where the deep slab problem lingers and large avalanches, although unlikely, could still be triggered.