Avalanche forecast

Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Jan 1, 2013Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

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

Highlights

The snowpack is mostly stable. Backcountry travelers venturing into very steep, avalanche prone terrain might be able to trigger isolated pockets of surface slab up to 12 inches deep. These small slides could pose a threat to skiers and riders in areas with exposure above cliff bands or terrain traps.

Avalanche Discussion

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Mostly clear skies are expected overnight and into tomorrow allowing inverted temperatures to develop. Overnight lows in the mountains will dip below zero before rising into the mid-teens during the day. Northerly ridgetop winds will range from 10 to 20 miles per hour.The snowpack is mostly stable and the General Avalanche Hazard will remain LOW on Tuesday. At the higher elevations, backcountry travelers venturing into very steep, avalanche prone terrain might be able to trigger isolated pockets of surface slab up to 12 inches deep. These small slides could pose a threat to skiers and riders in areas with exposure above cliff bands or terrain traps.

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