Tetons

The snowpack is mostly stable this morning. Mountain temperatures are starting out a few degrees warmer than yesterday, and the threat of shallow wet loose slides could return in the afternoon if mostly sunny skies prevail. Monitor the sun’s effect on the snowpack, and transition to shaded terrain if crusts begin to breakdown. Roof slides are still possible. Grand Teton National Park has extended its bighorn sheep winter habitat closure on Mount Hunt and in the Prospector Mountain/Static Peak area from April 1 until April 30. Please respect these closures.

A storm system will begin to move into the region from the west. Clouds and moisture will increase during the evening. Snow showers are forecast to develop overnight. Snow may mix with rain below an elevation of 7,000 feet on Tuesday before changing back to snow by Tuesday night. Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are to be expected at the higher elevations. Temperatures will be in the 20s at the higher elevations and in the 30s and 40s at the lower elevations. Winds will be light and back towards the south.Monitor conditions and be aware of the potential for wet snow avalanche hazards on isolated terrain features at the lower elevations. In the mountains the snowpack is mostly stable and avalanches are unlikely except in isolated pockets. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be low.