Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above 8,000 feet. The possibility remains for backcountry skiers and riders to trigger dangerous hard slab avalanches up to three feet deep in steep, avalanche-prone terrain. While this deep slab instability persists on all aspects, it is most likely to present itself on east to north facing terrain. These slopes may fail after being crossed several times. Evaluate the snowpack and terrain carefully. Below 8,000 feet, avalanches are unlikely.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The weak, upper level ridge overhead is expected to break down overnight as southwest flow develops by Monday morning bringing light, scattered snow showers to the region. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the upper teens before rising into the upper 20s on Monday. Ridgetop winds are expected to back to the south at 20 to 25 miles per hour.Above 8000 feet, the general avalanche hazard is expected to remain MODERATE and slowly rise as new snow increases the load on a weak snowpack . In steep avalanche terrain, backcountry skiers and riders could trigger hard slab avalanches up to three feet in depth. While this deep slab instability persists on all aspects, it is most likely to present itself on east to north facing terrain.