Tetons

The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW at all elevations. The early season snowpack is mostly stable and avalanches are unlikely. Backcountry travelers who venture into cliff areas or steep north facing couloirs could trigger isolated pockets of slab up to one foot in depth. Take note of the spatial extent of surface hoar and how it varies with elevation and exposure to sun. With light snowfall in the forecast, this potential weak layer could be buried intact.

The current trough will continue to move over the area until Monday morning bringing light snow to the mountains. A stronger system willl begin to affect the area Monday afternoon with strong westerly winds and gusts to 50 mph. Mountain high temperatures will be in the upper teens. Snowfall totals are forecasted to be in the two inch range and the General Avalanche Hazard is expected to remain LOW at all elevations. The early season snowpack is mostly stable and avalanches are unlikely. Backcountry travelers who venture in cliff areas and steep north facing couloirs could trigger slabs in isolated pockets.