Avalanche forecast

Tetons

Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Spring conditions exist and backcountry travelers are advised to recreate early and be out of avalanche terrain before snow surfaces become soft and unstable. Steep slopes, abundant sunshine and warm temperatures are a recipe for wet slide activity. The 5 AM air temperatures this morning are around 10 to 15 degrees cooler than yesterday morning, however todays afternoon temperatures will rise well into the 40s and abundant sunshine is forecast for the entire day. These conditions will increase the wet snow avalanche hazard during the day. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW in the early morning hours and increase to MODERATE. Human triggered wet slides are possible on steep slopes.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

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

    Wet loose and shallow wet slab avalanches are possible on a variety of aspects in steep terrain after snow surfaces soften.

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1

    In very steep shaded areas, at the upper elevations, isolated pockets of soft surface slab up to 18 inches in depth could human triggered in wind loaded avalanche starting zones and cliff areas. These pockets of surface slab will become more sensitive to human triggers as temperatures increase.

Avalanche Discussion

Skies will continue to be mostly clear. Temperatures will drop into the mid-20s by morning and rise into the 40s and 50s during the day. Winds will be light from the southwest to west.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW in the morning and increase to MODERATE after snow surfaces soften. Backcountry travelers are advised to recreate early and be out of avalanche terrain before snow surfaces become soft and unstable. Human triggered wet slides are possible in steep terrain during the heat of the day.

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