Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. West winds along the higher ridge crests have formed pockets of new soft slab up to 18 inches deep on lee slopes. At the higher elevations these pockets of new soft slab lie upon older dense slabs up to 30 inches deep and could be human triggered in steep, wind loaded avalanche starting zones. Steep terrain that is ideal for high-marking may be dangerous and should be evaluated carefully.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Moisture from the Pacific will continue to move into the area in a moist zonal flow. Skies will be cloudy. Several inches of new snow are likely to fall on the mountains overnight. A couple more inches of snow are possible at the higher elevations on Friday. Temperatures at 9,000 feet will drop into the teens overnight and rise into the 20s during the day. Winds will be westerly at 10 to 15 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE at the higher elevations (9,000 to 10,500 feet). Small pockets of new soft slab up to a foot deep have formed on lee aspects. In some areas dense old slabs up to 30 inches in depth persist on very steep avalanche prone slopes. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW below an elevation of 9,000 feet.