Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is LOW this morning and could rise to MODERATE in the afternoon. At the lower elevations, wet slides will remain possible as warming temperatures and rain weaken the snowpack. At the higher elevations, where snow surfaces froze overnight, avalanches are unlikely in the morning. There, cloud cover and new snow in the afternoon is expected to shield the snowpack from warming events. However, if skies remain mostly clear, wet slides could become a threat in the afternoon. Avoid avalanche terrain where the snowpack cannot support the weight of backcountry travelers.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Expect mountain snow/valley rain to develop on Monday as a Pacific trough moves through the region. Precipitation will eventually transition to all snow after an associated cold front moves through. Overnight lows in the mountains will be near 30 before rising into the mid 30s during the day. Southwesterly ridgetop winds will increase to 25 to 35 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE on Monday. In the higher elevations, where the surface of the snowpack is expected to refreeze overnight, avalanches are unlikely until new, shallow soft slabs build in leeward terrain. Below there, rain will keep wet slides possible. Avoid avalanche terrain where the snowpack cannot support the weight of backcountry travelers.