Tetons

AN AVALANCHE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE MOUNTAINOUS AREAS OF WESTERN WYOMING. At the mid and upper elevations large DANGEROUS human triggered avalanches are likely. Deep slab instability persists on a variety of aspects above an elevation of 7,500 feet. Humans who venture onto steep slopes could trigger destructive hard slabs up to six feet in depth and/or dense surface slabs up to three in depth. Some potential remains for these slabs to release naturally. Conservative decisions combined with excellent terrain evaluation and route finding skills are essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain. Mostly stable snow exists at the lower elevations. THE TETON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND SEARCH & RESCUE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT BACKCOUNTRY RESCUES MAY BE DELAYED ON NOT POSSIBLE DURING THESE TIMES OF SIGNIFICANT AVALANCHE DANGER.

Mostly clear skies are expected Saturday night into Sunday as high pressure builds into the area, which will also bring very cold temperatures. Overnight lows in the mountains are expected to dip into the negative teens before rising into the positive single digits on Sunday. Valley lows should also be in the negative teens and then climb to near 10 during the day. Northwesterly ridgetop winds will back to the west at 10 to 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to remain CONSIDERABLE in the mountains and LOW in the valleys. Deep slab instability will persist on a variety of aspects above 7,500 feet. Backcountry travelers venturing into avalanche terrain could trigger dangerous hard slabs up to six feet in depth along with dense surface slabs up to two feet in depth. Conservative decision making, combined with excellent terrain evaluation and route finding skills, will be essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain.