Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE at the higher elevations where newly formed pockets of soft slab lie upon slick sliding surfaces. Skiers and riders could trigger these slabs up to a foot deep in very steep, wind loaded terrain. On sunlit aspects, any extended periods of sunshine will make these slides more susceptible to failure and bring about the possibility of shallow, wet loose slides at all elevations in the afternoon.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Scattered snow showers will dissipate by midnight as high pressure builds into the area. Skies will be partly cloudy to mostly sunny during the day. Overnight lows in the mountains will be near 10, rising into the mid 20s in the afternoon. Ridgetop winds will be westerly at 10 to 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE in the higher elevations of the Teton and Greys River areas. There, newly formed pockets of soft slab lie upon slick sliding surfaces. Backcountry travelers could trigger these slabs up to a foot deep in steep, wind loaded terrain. On sunlit aspects, any extended periods of sunshine will make these slides more susceptible to failure and bring about the possibility of wet slides involving the new snow.In the Togwotee Pass area, where less snow fell, the general avalanche hazard is LOW. The snowpack is mostly stable and avalanche activity is limited to shallow, isolated pockets of soft slab less than six inches deep on very steep, wind loaded slopes.