Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW in the northern and central portions of the Wyoming Range and MODERATE in the southern and eastern portions of the range where greater depths of new snow fell in the most recent storm. Soft surface slabs up to two feet in depth in the south and east and isolated pockets of slab up to one foot in depth in the central and northern portions of the range were formed by strong east to southeast winds. These surface slabs lie upon slick old snow surfaces and weak faceted snow and are likely to be easily triggered by backcountry users who venture onto steep wind loaded slopes with significant accumulations of fresh snow.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Cold temperatures will prevail as a very cold artic airmass settles in. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a chance of some very light snow. Temperatures at sunrise are expected to be around 15 to 20 below zero. Daytime highs will rise to around positive five degrees. Winds will be south to southwesterly at 5 to 15 MPH.AVALANCHE HAZARD FORECAST FOR THE TETON AREA, PORTIONS OF THE TOGWOTEE PASS / CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AREA WEST OF AND ALONG THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE GREYS RIVER / SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREA: The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW. Isolated pockets of soft surface slab up to one foot in depth exist and pose a potential hazard to backcountry users who venture into cliff areas, steep couloirs on onto steep slopes above terrain traps. FOR THE UPPER GREEN RIVER BASIN AND THE EASTERN AND SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE GREYS RIVER / SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREA. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE. Areas of soft surface slabs up to two feet in depth exist. Caution is advised on steep slopes with significant accumulations of new snow. Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.