Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW. Mostly stable snow exists. At higher elevations, the possibility exists for backcountry users to trigger isolated pockets of slab to eighteen inches in depth in steep wind loaded avalanche terrain. At elevations below 7,500 feet, recent snow has fallen on mostly bare ground and avalanches are unlikely.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A winter storm is projected to bring snowfall to the area on Friday. Snow is expected to start to fall later in the afternoon and to continue into Saturday. Light West winds overnight are expected to increase to 25-30mph and become Southwesterly in advance of the snowfall. Mountain temperatures are expected to rise into the mid twenties on Friday. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW. Mostly stable snow exists, however some potential remains for humans to trigger isolated pockets of wind slab up to 18 inches in depth on steep snow covered slopes.