Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The General Avalanche Hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Dangerous slab avalanches to 4 feet in depth could be triggered by people on a variety of aspects. As the snowpack begins to stabilize after last week's storm larger triggers, like the second or later skier or sled on a slope may start an avalanche. Always travel one at a time whenever on a slope that could avalanche and do not sit below while others are above.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. ) The General Avalanche Hazard will remain CONSIDERABLE at Upper elevations Tuesday. Dangerous slabs on a variety of aspects up to 4 feet in depth will continue to be susceptible to human triggers. With the slide surface two to four feet deep it will become more difficult to initiate a slide and the second or later person on a slope may be the trigger. The hazard will increase with the rise of forecasted temperatures into the mid or upper twenties in the afternoon. At Mid elevations the Hazard will drop to MODERATE. The Avalanche Hazard will remain LOW at Low elevations due to strong crusts and lack of snow.High pressure and clear skies will create strong valley inversions. 10,000 foot temperatures will rise into the twenties with light winds while the valley floors will be bitter cold after overnight lows of 15 to 20 below zero.