Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Avalanche activity is unlikely this morning as cold temperatures have hardened the upper portion of the snowpack at all elevations. As skies clear today, increasing sunshine, light winds and warming temperatures will cause the snow surface to quickly weaken and the avalanche danger will increase. Human triggered wet slides will become possible at all elevations in very steep terrain and cliff areas. These slides could release as wet slabs(particularly at higher elevations) or as wet loose avalanches and involve significant amounts of snow during their descent. Cornices should be avoided today and be mindful of their potential threat when travelling under them. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully and avoid being in areas prone to wet slides this afternoon.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Another round of moisture from a weak and fast moving system from the northwest could bring periods of light to moderate snowfall and very strong winds this evening. Friday looks to be drier with mostly cloudy skies and high temperatures at the higher elevations reaching the mid-thirties to low forties. Winds should lessen slightly to averages between twenty and thirty miles per hour. The general avalanche hazard will be Low in the morning and will increase to Moderate in the afternoon as rising temperatures weaken the snow surfaces and provide for the possibility of wet slide activity. This activity could be as wet slabs or wet loose and could involve large volumes of snow.