Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Dense surface slabs to depths of three feet could be triggered in steep wind loaded terrain above 8000 feet. These slabs will increase in sensitivity today as temperatures rise. The chance for wet slides will increase today particularly in steep terrain at lower elevations where significant rain fell throughout the night.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Periods of moderate to heavy snowfall are expected in the mountains overnight and into Thursday with up to eight inches expected by morning. Occasional mountain snow showers are to continue Thursday as temperatures rise into the low thirties. Strong west winds with averages between twenty and thirty miles per hour are expected through Thursday. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Considerable above 9000 feet. Soft slabs to three feet in depth could be triggered in steep avalanche terrain. Below 9000 feet, pockets of slab could be triggered. Increasing temperatures and potential rain will further soften the snowpack and increase the chance for wet loose activity, particularly on very steep low elevation slopes.