Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 8,000 feet. Strong southwest to west winds continue to load leeward aspects. At the higher elevations pockets of surface slab up to 18 inches deep could be human triggered in steep couloirs, beneath cornices and in cliff areas. Some potential may also exist for high marking snowmachines to trigger hard slabs up to three feet deep in steep avalanche paths and on the steep walls of large cirques and basins. At the lower elevations the general avalanche hazard is LOW. Avalanches are unlikely except in isolated pockets.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Snowfall will continue overnight and into Thursday morning before decreasing during the day. Accumulations of up to six inches are likely. Winds at 10,500 feet will be westerly at 30 to 35 miles per hour with higher gusts. Temperatures will be in the upper teens and low 20s.The strong winds and new snow will create new soft slabs up to a foot deep on the lee aspects of higher elevation ridge crests. At the higher elevations the general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE. Humans who venture into steep avalanche paths could trigger soft surface slabs up to two feet deep. Those who venture into extreme terrain or high mark the steep walls of cirques and basins could trigger deeper hard slabs up to four feet deep. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW below an elevation of 8,000 feet.