Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE today. Slabs up to three feet in depth lie on steep wind loaded slopes. These slabs rest upon weak layers of faceted snow and could be triggered by backcountry users today. These slabs may be triggered even after a slope has been crossed multiple times.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The artic airmass will remain entrenched over the area. Strong temperature inversions will create areas of dense morning valley fog beneath clear skies. Temperatures will rise into the mid 20's at the higher elevations. AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON AND THE TOGWOTEE PASS/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AREASThe general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE at mid and upper elavations (10,500 to 7,500 feet) on Thursday. Backcountry users could trigger slabs up to several feet deep especially in steep north facing chutes & couloirs and on steep rocky faces with a shallower snowpack. Ski or snowmachine tracks are not a good indicator of slope stability as it may take multiple runs before a trigger spot is hit and a slope fails. At the lower elevations (below 7,500 feet) avalanches are unlikely except in isolated pockets. AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR GREYS RIVER/SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREA:A lack of data from our remote stations and a lack of field presence and observations has limited our knowledge of conditions, however we believe that skiers, snowmachiners and snowboarders have the potential to trigger slab avalanches up to several feet deep on steep avalanche prone slopes. Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as conditions and resultant hazard can sometimes change overnight due to unexpected weather developments.