Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 8,000 feet. Unstable slabs up to 30 inches in depth lie upon a base of weak, faceted snow. In steep terrain, these slabs could fail on approach or after a slope has been crossed several times. Evaluate terrain and snow stability carefully. 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. )Light, scattered snow showers are expected overnight as a weak, low pressure trough moves over the area. Ridgetop winds will be out of the west at 20 to 25 miles per hour. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the mid teens before rising into the mid to upper 20s on Sunday.The general avalanche hazard is expected to remain CONSIDERABLE at the upper elevations (9,000 to 10,500 feet) of the Teton area, and MODERATE at the mid elevations of the Teton area and above an elevation of 8,000 feet in the Greys River/ Southwest Trails and Togwotee Pass/ Continental Divide Trails area. In these areas, backcountry riders and skiers could trigger surface slabs two to four feet in depth in steep terrain where early season snow persisted.