Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The General Avalanche Hazard is MODERATE today. Surface slabs to eighteen inches in depth have formed over the last week on all aspects at the higher elevations. These slabs lie upon older hard snow surfaces and could be triggered by backcountry riders or skiers in steep avalanche terrain.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The next system will move Northward through the area bringing some snow to the mountains and rain below 6300' on Saturday. Highest accumulations(of a few inches) are expected in the mountains around the Upper Green River Basin. Light winds and highs in the upper twenties are expected. AVALANCHE HAZARD FORECAST FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS, AND SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAS:The General Avalanche Hazard is expected to remain MODERATE above 8500' where the possibility to trigger pockets of soft surface slabs continues on very steep wind loaded terrain. These slabs are deepest in the Teton area where the could possibly reach three feet.Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.