Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 8,000 feet. Areas of unstable snow exist and are sensitive to human triggers. Slab avalanches up to 30 inches in depth lie upon a base of weak, faceted snow. These slabs could be triggered by the first skier or snow machine to cross a steep slope, or after a slope has been crossed multiple times. Backcountry users who make bold terrain decisions could incur severe consequences. At the lower elevations, where there is significantly less snow, the general avalanche hazard is LOW.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Skies are expected to remain overcast with a chance for some light snow. Temperatures will drop in the upper single digits overnight and only rise into the teens on Wednesday. Winds will remain light and back to the northwest. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE above an elevation of 8,000 feet. Areas of unstable snow exist. Humans who venture onto steep avalanche prone slopes could trigger slab avalanches one to three feet deep. These slabs could fail on approach due to the weight of a single skier or may fail after multiple passes by snow machines. Those who make bold terrain choices could incur severe consequences. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW below an elevation of 8,000 feet.