Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The General Avalanche Hazard is MODERATE. Four to twelve inches of drifted loose snow and very soft slabs from Sunday's storm are poorly bonded to slick suncrusts and firm wind pack. Additional snow and strong winds will increase the chance of triggering slides by mid afternoon. In addition to the possibility of sweeping skiers or riders into terrain traps or over cliff bands, these small avalanches, and larger triggers such as snowmobilers, have the potential of starting deeper hard slabs with severe consequences.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The moist, westerly flow will bring snow to the region this evening. Snowfall will increase and areas above 8500 feet could see three to five inches of snow by Tuesday morning. Snow will continue through the day Tuesday bringing storm totals of eight to ten inches by Tuesday evening. Winds will continue strong out of the southwest with 25 to 30 mph averages and stronger gusts. Daytime highs tomorrow at 10,000 feet will be in the low twenties.The General Avalanche Hazard is expected to increase to CONSIDERABLE by Tuesday morning. Slabs have already begun to form due to strong winds and the available snow from Sunday; add forecasted heavy snowfall rates combined with strong winds and easily triggered slabs a foot or deeper will develop.