Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

A shallow and stable snowpack exists at the higher elevations (above an elevation of 8,500 feet). Up there avalanches are unlikely and the general avalanche hazard is low. Snow surfaces are a mix of crusts, wind-pack, surface hoar and areas of faceted snow. The ground is bare of snow below an elevation of 7,500 feet. Bare areas can be found on steep south facing aspects up to an elevation of 9,000 feet.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A cold front will sag into the region from the north overnight. It will bring us stronger winds, colder air and less than an inch of snow. Winds should peak around midnight with gusts as high as 70 miles per hour on the summits. There will be lingering snow showers on Sunday with little accumulation. Temperatures in the mountains will be near 20 by daybreak and should fall into the teens during the day. West to northwest winds will slowly decrease. The general avalanche hazard is low. The existing snow is currently stable.