Tetons

Another heavy snowfall of ten or more inches has brought new snow totals since Monday to five feet, holding six inches of water. Strong winds overnight and through the period have created DANGEROUS unstable conditions on a variety of aspects and slope angles. Soft slabs up to six feet in depth could release naturally or be triggered and run full path. TRAVEL IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN IS NOT RECOMMENDED. At low elevations continued rain and snow with warm temperatures have made natural and man caused heavy, wet slides possible particularly in steep areas like road cuts and ravines. Be aware of long slides that could run into seemingly safe areas.

The next system will move into the region about noon Monday and continue until noon Tuesday. Mountain areas could see six to twelve inches of snow from the storm. Highs Monday will reach into the upper twenties and winds should be southwesterly to westerly 20 to 25 mph. AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND GREYS RIVER/SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREASThe general avalanche hazard will drop to CONSIDERABLE Monday as the new snow settles. Deeper, dangerous slab avalanches remain a concern but may require a stonger trigger than a single traveler. Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.