Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is LOW below 10,500 feet. Low hazard does not mean no hazard. Recent snowfall lies upon a stable snowpack. In very steep terrain above 8500 feet backcountry travelers could trigger loose snow sluffs or small shallow soft slabs, particularly in the afternoon as they are rapidly warmed by sunlight and increasing temperatures.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Scattered snow showers are to diminish overnight and a dry and mostly clear day is expected for Friday. Temperatures in the mountains are to start in the low twenties and rise to the mid thirties. Winds are to be southwesterly with five to fifteen mile per hour averages. The general avalanche hazard will be LOW. Above 8000 feet, recent snow lies on a stable snowpack. This new snow could be triggered as loose snow sluffs in very steep terrain particularly in the afternoon in warm sunlit areas.