Avalanche forecast

Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Dec 28, 2004Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate

Highlights

The general avalanche hazard remains MODERATE. Old hard slabs up to three feet in depth lie on a persistant weak layer of faceted snow. Although the snowpack has become more stable, user triggered slides remain possible in steep, wind loaded avalanche prone terrain primarily on northerly aspects. The surface strength of these hard slabs may make it possible to make multiple passes over a slope before it fails.

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