Tetons

The general avalanche hazard is LOW this morning and will increase to MODERATE above 9,000 feet later in the day as new snow accumulates on slick crusts. Light to moderate winds may be able to form new soft slabs near upper elevation ridgelines. Backcountry travelers venturing into very steep, wind loaded avalanche terrain could trigger these slabs, along with loose snow sluffs, up to a foot deep by this evening. Below 9,000 feet the snowpack is mostly stable; however, wet loose slides may become possible in areas that receive significant rainfall.

Light, scattered showers are expected to taper on Wednesday. Mountain locations could see an additional two to four inches of new snow by Wednesday evening. Mountain temperatures will remain in the upper 20s tonight and tomorrow. Ridgetop winds will be variable at 5 to 15 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate in the Tetons above 9,000 feet. There, backcountry travelers could trigger pockets of soft slab six to twelve inches in depth in steep, wind loaded avalanche terrain near ridgelines. Elsewhere, the snowpack is mostly stable, and the general avalanche hazard is Low.