Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The General Avalanche Hazard is MODERATE. A shallow snowpack with buried weak layers of faceted snow esists. Slab avalanches up to two feet in depth could be triggered by backcountry users who venture into steep avalanche starting zones. These unstable slabs are most prevalent on upper elevation (above 9,000 feet) northerly and easterly aspects. Avalanches are unlikely below an elevation of 8,000 feet due to shallow snow depths.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Skies will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of isolated snow showers. Daytime highs are expected to rise into the low teens. Ridge crest winds will be northwesterly at 10 to 20 miles per hour. The general avalanche hazard is expected to MODERATE above an elevation of 9,000. From 9,000 to 7,500 feet the general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW. Below 7,500 feet avalanches are unlikely due to shallow snow depths. Slab avalanches could be human triggered in the starting zones of steep avalanches paths where these slabs lie upon faceted snow. Upper elevation northerly and easterly aspects present the greatest hazard.