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Tetons

Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
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Highlights

Winds will increase during the day and may form shallow slabs at upper elevations. A wind slab avalanche probably will not be enough to bury someone, but could be dangerous in consequential terrain. If you see wind loading or feel slabby, upside down snow, carefully assess steep slopes as new slabs may have formed. Also, pay attention to the snow surface, if it becomes wet and slushy, a wet loose avalanche could be triggered in very steep terrain, these will increase in likelihood throughout the day as slopes warm.

We will issue our last daily Avalanche Forecast of the season in this zone on Friday, April 10th. We will issue General Avalanche Information Bulletins as needed through April or early May.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Winds are forecast to increase into the 20s and 30s mph with higher gusts this afternoon. While many slopes have been scoured or crusted over, there is still some snow available for transport at upper elevations. Watch for blowing snow, recently drifted slabs, and cracking around your skis or feet. Wind slabs will not exist everywhere, but are most likely above 9,500 feet in very steep and rocky terrain. They could be up to 6 inches deep and be problematic in consequential terrain.

    Wet Loose Avalanches: Last night, mountain temperatures dipped just below freezing allowing a supportable crust to form on the snow surface. As warm daytime temperatures break down this crust and the snow surface becomes saturated, it will be possible to trigger small wet loose avalanches in very steep terrain, especially on solar slopes that face east and south.

    (2/24/2026)

    Shooting cracks is a clear sign of unstable wind loaded snow. 

    Photo: Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center

Avalanche Discussion

Today will be a funky transitional day with a mild cold front moving in later this afternoon. Avalanche danger in the morning will be generally Low, but pockets of instability will develop during the day, creating Moderate danger where human triggered avalanches are possible. Whenever there is a change in the weather, the snowpack needs to adjust to it. In this case, some of the undisturbed snow may get redistributed by elevated winds, and slopes that take on heat from the sun may destabilize with warm temperatures. Continue to be observant of the snowpack and changing conditions, use tools such as hand shears to assess for slab development on the surface, and dial back terrain choices away from steep slopes that face the sun as temperatures warm.

We have removed the lower elevations from the forecast due to insufficient snow coverage below 7,500’. As five-scale avalanche forecasts wind down this week, we will continue to remain operational by providing General Avalanche Information Bulletins twice a week through spring depending on conditions and weather. We will also update the 24 Hour Data Summary (Big Sheet) until June 1st.

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