Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Recent snow and strong winds have formed surface slabs in steep wind loaded avalanche terrain. Skiers and riders have the potential to trigger pockets of these slabs today to depths of two feet, particularly in higher terrain where the most wind loading has occurred. While many slopes can be tracked without incident, watch for warning signs such recent activity or obvious wind loading and follow safe techniques including never putting more than one person on a slope at any time.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The next system is to bring increasing clouds on Saturday with snow expected to return in the afternoon and evening. Highs are to be in the mid twenties and southwest winds are to have averages between ten and fifteen miles per hour. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate. Skiers and riders will have the potential to trigger soft slabs with depth to two feet in steep wind loaded terrain above 8000 feet. This hazard will increase during the first part of the day if significant sunlight and warming affect the snow surface before the next disturbance arrives.