Tetons

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE at mid and upper elevations today. New, light density snow and strong southwest winds overnight have moved more snow onto lee slopes near ridgecrests and cross loaded gullies. The new snow will offset the benefits of colder temperatures and settlement on the recent heavy snowfall and maintain the chances for backcountry travellers to trigger dangerous slabs to two feet in depth. The slabs rest on an assortment of weak layers and sliding surfaces. Most reported activity has occurred at the mid elevations. At low elevations the hazard is MODERATE today.

Northwest flow will continue bringing light snow flurries into Monday morning. 2 to 4 inches of light snow are forecasted to fall Monday into Monday night as a wave of moisture moves over the area from the Northwest.Temperatures will climb to just above 10 degrees f. and winds will be westerly at 20 to 30 mph. AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON, GREYS RIVER/SOUTHWEST TRAILS AND THE TOGWOTEE PASS/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AREASThe general avalanche hazard will drop to MODERATE at mid and upper elavations tomorrow (Monday). Slabs have settled and gained strength however they lie on a variety of weak snow surfaces particularly on steep northerly aspects. These firmer slabs may be released to depths greater than two feet and may require larger triggers like the second or later person on a slope. At low elevations the hazard will drop to LOW Monday. Isolated pockets remain in some steep, wind loaded areas that could be released by backcountry travellers.