Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above 9,000 feet. Pockets of surface slabs up to 18 inches deep persist. These slabs lie upon a hard crust on sun exposed slopes this time of year and on weak snow on shaded aspects. There is a chance that backcountry users could trigger pockets of these slabs in steep, wind loaded avalanche starting zones. Very warm overnight temperatures and expected highs today will give Spring-like conditions. Point slides starting from snow dropping off ridges or cliffs could enlarge into dangerous, wet avalanches. Below 9,000' the hazard is LOW as snow depths are shallow and avalanches are unlikely.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )High pressure ridge aloft will keep skies clear overnight and Sunday. Highs could reach well above freezing in the mountains. Winds will be light from the west to northwest.AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND GREYS RIVER/SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAThe general avalanche hazard for Sunday is expected to remain MODERATE at elevations above 9,000 feet, and LOW below 9,000 feet. Settlement and warm temperatures will continue the stabilizing trend. At these higher elevations, backcountry users could trigger isolated pockets of soft slab up to 18 inches in depth on steep wind loaded aspects, and any pockets will become more sensitive with the afternoon warm up.