Avalanche forecast

Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Dec 20, 2011Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low

Highlights

The general avalanche hazard is LOW. The early season snowpack, which is comprised of faceted snow and crusts, is mostly stable and avalanches are unlikely.

Avalanche Discussion

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Mostly clear skies will continue into Tuesday before cloud cover increases later in the day. Temperatures will be inverted with mountain lows around 10 and near zero in the valley. Highs will be in the mid 20s in the upper elevations and in the upper teens down low. Northwesterly ridegtop winds will range from 5 to 15 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW at all elevations on Tuesday. The early season snowpack, which is comprised of faceted snow and crusts, is mostly stable and avalanches are unlikely.

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