Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE this morning and rising to CONSIDERABLE in the afternoon. Slab avalanches up to five feet in depth could be triggered by backcountry travelers on steep, snow covered slopes. These dangerous slabs are most likely to be triggered by high marking snow machines, but could be triggered by single skiers on some slopes. Sunshine and warming temperatures through the day will make these slabs more susceptible to failure. Caution is advised.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Mostly to partly sunny skies are in the forecast for Monday. Mountain temperatures will dip into the single digits overnight before rebounding into the mid 20s during the day. Northwest ridgetop winds will continue at 15 to 20 miles per hour.In the Teton area, the general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW in the morning, then rising to MODERATE in the afternoon. Backcountry travelers could trigger shallow pockets of soft slab in steep, wind-loaded starting zones. Sunshine and warming temperatures through the day will make these slabs more susceptible to failure, and increase the chance of sunballs, pinwheels, and loose sluffs.In the Continental Divide/Togwotee Pass area, the general avalanche hazard is expected to remain MODERATE. As the day warms, the possibility for backcountry travelers to trigger slab avalanches up to five feet in depth on very steep slopes and in cliff areas will increase. Large triggers, such as multiple high marking snow machines on the same slope, may be necessary to initiate failure of these deep, dangerous slabs.In the Southwest Trails/Grey's River Area, the general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE in the morning and then rising to CONSIDERABLE in the afternoon. Slab avalanches up to five feet in depth could be triggered by backcountry travelers on steep, snow covered slopes. These dangerous slabs are most likely to be triggered by high marking snow machines, but could be triggered by single skiers on some slopes. Sunshine and warming temperatures through the day will increase the likelihood of triggering these slides. Caution is advised.