Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. West winds have drifted a foot of new snow onto lee slopes along ridge crests. Skiers or riders who venture into steep, wind-loaded avalanche terrain have the potential to trigger slab avalanches up to three feet deep that may include older, deeper snow. The hazard will increase with forecasted snow and winds. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully. Steep terrain that is ideal for high-marking will be dangerous.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The first in a series of shortwave troughs will bring periods of snowfall to the mountains overnight and into Sunday. Up to six inches of new snow are possible overnight with another four inches likely during the day. Winds will be west at 15 to 25 miles per hour. Temperatures will be in the teens and 20s.The general avalanche hazard is expected to increase overnight and during the day on Sunday. If significant new snow falls and is accompanied by high winds the general avalanche hazard could rise from MODERATE to CONSIDERABLE at the higher elevations and from LOW to MODERATE at the mid elevations. It is likely to remain LOW at the lower elevations. Soft surface slabs 12 to 24 inches deep and older denser slabs two to three feet deep could be human triggered in steep avalanche starting zones.