Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Generally, stable avalanche conditions exist across the region. Watch out for pockets of unstable snow on wind affected slopes at upper elevations. Avoid travelling in terrain traps and move one at a time in avalanche terrain.

Over the last five days, the Salt and Wyoming Ranges have received two small pulses of snow that delivered a couple of inches each. This has formed some shallow wind slabs at upper elevations that are 2 to 6 inches deep and stubborn to trigger.

Remember, low danger doesn't mean no danger. Look for shooting cracks around your skis and signs of recently drifted snow. Although not large enough to bury a person, a small wind slab could knock you off your feet and be dangerous in consequential terrain.

Small dry loose avalanches are possible in very steep, sheltered terrain where snow near the surface has weakened to the point  that it lacks any cohesion.

The extended period of dry conditions prior to this week has created a weak and faceted surface snow across the region. This could be problematic when buried depending on how the next storm comes in. If you are out in the mountains, start to track where this weak snow is since it may be notable later on in the season.

Also, if you are out and about in the mountains, please consider submitting an observation of what you see. This information helps paint a picture of current conditions and contributes to more accurate forecasting.