Tetons

In steep, avalanche prone terrain, skiers and riders could trigger small to large wind slabs, along with loose snow sluffs, at the upper elevations. The snowpack is mostly stable at the low and mid elevations this morning. As the day warms, the chance for wet slides could develop, particularly in terrain with significant rainfall. Monitor weather conditions, and avoid steep terrain with wet snow surfaces, especially if you are sinking into old, unconsolidated snow. When planning your travel routes, consider the impacts to the healthcare community that a serious accident would create, and make sure to do full beacon checks for all members of your party before leaving the trailhead.

The partial clearing this afternoon is to be short lived. Periods of snow in the mountains and rain at the lower elevations are expected to continue until around midnight. Strong winds and thunderstorms are also possible during this period. On Tuesday, a possibility for occasional showers(snow/rain) will continue. Temperatures are to be on the warm side, with mountain highs reaching into the mid-thirties. Wind speeds are to decrease to averages below twenty miles per hour. As overnight temperatures drop below the freezing point at all elevations, crusts will develop on the saturated snowpack at the lower elevations and in any terrain at the higher elevations where the new snow became damp from sunlight and/or warm temperatures. The general avalanche hazard will remain Moderate at the upper elevations where pockets of dry winds slab lurk in cold leeward fetch areas. These slabs could be human triggered . Be responsible and take extra caution to avoid these areas and not burden rescue and health care systems during the COVID-19 crisis. Below 9000 feet, the danger will be Low in the morning and rise to Moderate in the afternoon s as surfaces are weakened by sunlight and warming and the chance for wet slides develops.