Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Surface slabs to a foot in depth could be triggered on steep wind loaded slopes. Beneath the new slabs DANGEROUS slabs up to six feet in depth could be triggered in the steep starting zones of major avalanche paths. Larger triggers such as groups of skiers and snowmachiners are more likely to initiate failure of these killer slabs, however one may be enough if he hits the right shallow or trigger point in the snowpack. Helping riders on a slope who become stuck is not recommended.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Sunday's snows are to end Sunday evening with rapid clearing to follow and overnight lows near zero degrees in the mountains. Partly cloudy skies, highs in the teens, and strong Southwest winds in the afternoon are forecast for Monday. AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND GREYS RIVER/SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREASThe general avalanche danger is expected to be Moderate on Monday at the mid and upper elevations and Low at low elevations. Soft surface slabs may be triggered by backcountry users on steep wind loaded aspects and some chance remains to trigger deeper hard slabs in extremely steep terrain.Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.