Tetons

Over the last two days, six to ten inches of dense snow has fallen at the mid and upper elevations of the Tetons. This snow has fallen on a shallow and stable snowpack that was primarily topped with a hard surface crust. In the steepest terrain near 10,000 feet, isolated pockets of shallow wind slabs could exist in leeward cliff bands. Backcountry travelers are urged to use caution and beware of the many dangers that lurk just below the snow surface. Below 7500, snow depths remain too low for an avalanche rating. Reminder that Grand Targhee is closed to uphill hiking while they prepare for opening.

Skies are to clear overnight and be mostly sunny on Sunday. Temperatures in the mountains are to have lows near ten degrees with daytime highs in the low twenties. Valleys will also start on the cold side with overnight lows dropping into the teens. Afternoon temperatures at the low elevations are to reach the mid to upper thirties. The general avalanche danger will be LOW on Sunday above 7500 feet in the Tetons and above 8500 feet in the Togwotee and Southwest trails areas. Below those elevations, the snowpack remains thin or non-existent and avalanche danger is not yet rated.