Tetons

The General Avalanche Hazard at Upper elevations is MODERATE. The continuous light snowfall during the past several days has drifted into soft slabs to eight inches in depth. Although the slabs are small and soft many backcountry travelers have been knocked over or carried by the high velocity of the new snow running primarily on hard, slick sun crusts. The Avalanche Hazard at Mid and Low elevations is LOW as the snowpack is mostly stable but be aware of isolated pockets of shallow soft slabs in very steep terrain.

A weak pulse of moisture in the northwest flow will bring two to three inches of snow to higher elevations Tuesday evening. Wednesday light snow is expected to continue with daytime temperatures in the mid teens. Winds will continue from the west at 20 mph gusting to 30. AVALANCHE HAZARD FORECAST FOR THE TETON AREAThe General Hazard will remain at MODERATE above 9000 feet and LOW below. Pockets of hard slabs to a foot in depth can be easily released in steep areas with east to southeast aspects. PORTIONS OF THE TOGWOTEE PASS / CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AREA WEST OF AND ALONG THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE GREYS RIVER / SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREA: The general avalanche hazard is expected to remain LOW. The snowpack is mostly stable and avalanches are unlikely except in isolated, wind loaded pockets. FOR THE UPPER GREEN RIVER BASIN AND THE EASTERN AND SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE GREYS RIVER / SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREA. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE. Pockets of surface slabs up to 12 inches in depth exist in steep, wind loaded areas. Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.