Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Temperature inversions strengthened overnight with the mountains starting out around 20 to 30 degrees warmer than the valleys. The snowpack is mostly stable, and avalanches are unlikely. In terrain above 9,000 feet where snow surfaces have remained dry, skiers and riders might be able to trigger a small, isolated pocket of slab on very steep, avalanche prone slopes. The main hazard is still the early season, shallow snowpack which is becoming more pronounced on aspects significantly impacted by the sun. As high pressure continues, take a mental note where sun crusts and faceted layers have formed near the surface of the snowpack.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Mostly clear skies are in store for tonight and through the day on Monday as high pressure continues to dominate the weather pattern. Temperature inversions will rebuild overnight with the valleys dipping into the negative single digits. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the mid-teens before climbing back into the mid-30s in the afternoon. Northerly to northwesterly ridgetop winds will range from 5 to 15 miles per hour.The snowpack is mostly stable, and the general avalanche hazard will remain Low on Monday. In terrain above 9,000 feet where snow surfaces have remained dry, skiers and riders might be able to trigger a small, isolated pocket of slab on very steep, avalanche prone slopes. The early season snowpack is becoming more noticeable on aspects significantly impacted by the sun.