Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Backcountry riders and skiers have the potential to easily trigger slab avalanches to depths of six feet in avalanche terrain on a variety of aspects. These slabs could possibly release naturally as strong northwest winds further load them. Tracks are not an indication of stability and slabs may release even after several others have risked exposure. Caution is advised as clearer skies are likely to lure people into more aggressive avalanche terrain even though these widespread instabilities remain and human triggered avalanches are likely.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Colder air is expected to move into the area tonight as the current system exits the area. Friday looks to be mostly dry with periods of snow showers possible. Temperatures that are to be in the single digits in the morning should rise into the mid teens in the afternoon. Winds are to be northwesterly and decreasing from twenty five mile per hour averages to fifteen mile per hour averages. The general avalanche hazard will be Considerable. DANGEROUS conditions exist in the backcountry. In most avalanche terrain, slabs with depths up to six feet could be triggered by the first person on it or after a slope has been crossed many times. The possibility continues for some slabs to release naturally as changing winds or sunlight provide enough additional stress to cause their failure.