Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is LOW. Northwest winds and new snow will continue to load leeward slopes as the day progresses, increasing the avalanche hazard above 9,000 feet. Backcountry travelers could trigger isolated pockets of surface slab six to 12 inches in depth, along with loose snow sluffs, in very steep, wind loaded avalanche terrain. Avalanches are unlikely below 9,000 feet and new snow is falling on mostly bare ground lower than 7,500 feet.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Northwest flow will continue to bring shortwaves through Western Wyoming tonight and into Sunday resulting in mostly cloudy skies and scattered snow showers. Overnight lows in the mountains will be near 10 before climbing to around 20 during the day. Northwest winds will back to the west at 15 to 25 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW on Sunday. Mostly stable snow exists and avalanches are unlikely except in very steep, wind loaded avalanche starting zones above 9,000 feet. In these areas, backcountry travelers might be able to trigger isolated pockets of surface slab 6 to 12 inches in depth along with loose snow sluffs.