Avalanche forecast

Snake River Range

Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Warm temperatures and direct solar input could cause wet loose avalanches on steep slopes facing the sun, depending on cloud cover today. Watch for unstable snow if skies clear by the afternoon especially around rock features that heat surrounding snow surfaces. Move to shaded terrain if the snow becomes unsupportable and destabilizes. Plan your backcountry route accordingly.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Temperatures dropped below freezing last night allowing snow surfaces to refreeze. These surfaces will break down and destabilize if steep slopes receive direct solar radiation from the sun by the afternoon. The cloud cover will directly influence the likelihood of wet avalanches today. Pay attention to this and watch for the snow surfaces to become unsupportable and mushy. Rollerballs and small wet loose avalanches are also indications of warming, unstable snow surfaces. Terrain sheltered from the wind will destabilize quicker. Steep slopes that have not already shed will be the most suspect.

    (2/5/2026)

    This avalanche occured two days during the first significantly warm day. 

    Photo: Kendall Benoit

Avalanche Discussion

Decreased Danger Based on Weather Models

A quick shot of moisture heading our way this morning will bring isolated snow flurries with less than 1 inch of snow. The weather radar appears to be tracking across the northern Tetons and middle Salt River Range. Weather models are showing varied amounts of cloud cover within the forecast area and are hard to predict given the nature of the system passing through. If the middle and high level clouds remain throughout the majority of the day there will be very little concern of wet loose avalanches. Temperatures are expected to be above freezing, but colder than the last 2 days with light to moderate westerly wind to help cool surfaces. Wet loose avalanches have already occurred on susceptible slopes the last 2 days during the first initial warm up. Still, there are slopes where wet loose avalanches could be initiated by a skier or rider. Pay attention to the cloud cover today and assess the uppermost snowpack on slopes facing the sun. Account for the uncertainty of cloud cover by planning multiple routes to potentially target more shaded terrain by the afternoon.

Start tracking snow surfaces this weekend with snowfall expected Monday. This snow will fall on a variety of different bonding interfaces that will directly influence the distribution of avalanche activity once enough snow falls. For now, enjoy the ability to travel on and through complex, avalanche terrain with mostly stable conditions while you can. 

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