Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

At the higher elevations, pockets of surface slab, one to two feet in depth, lie upon firm crusts and surface hoar. Backcountry travelers could trigger these slabs in steep, avalanche prone terrain. Evaluate the snow and terrain carefully and identify features of concern, such as recently wind loaded slopes. Avalanches are unlikely below an elevation of 8,500 feet where snow depths are generally less than a foot.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Light, scattered snow showers will linger into Monday, but significantly decrease in intensity with one to three inches of new snow by tomorrow morning. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the lows 20s before rising to near 30 during the day. Southwesterly ridgetop winds will range from 10 to 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE on Monday. Backcountry travelers venturing into steep avalanche terrain where the October crust is present (primarily upper elevation, northerly slopes) could trigger persistent slabs one to two feet in depth. In areas where the early November storm fell on bare ground (generally below 8,500 feet) the general avalanche hazard is LOW and avalanches are unlikely.