Tetons

Yesterdays cold front brought nine inches of dense snow to the mountains. Temperatures are in the teens and 20s after being mostly above freezing for a week. The snowpack is mostly stable. In isolated areas, at the highest elevations, small pockets of wind slab up to a foot in depth could be sensitive to ski cuts. A small slide or a loose snow slough could knock a person over and carry them down a very steep sustained pitch. Evaluate terrain and conditions carefully and avoid terrain where a small slide or slough could have consequences.

Dryer conditions will prevail. Skies are anticipated to be mostly sunny on Saturday with warmer temperatures. Overnight lows are forecast to drop into the lower 20s. Daytime highs will rise into the mid-30s and 40s. Winds will veer to the northeast at 10 to 20 miles per hour with higher gusts.Wet loose slides involving the recent new snow are possible on very steep slopes. These wet slides could be triggered by skiers or riders or release naturally after temperatures rise. Isolated pockets of wind slab 6 to 18 inches in depth could also be triggered in some upper elevation avalanche starting zones, steep couloirs and cliff areas. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW in the morning and increase to MODERATE at the upper elevations during the warmer portion of the day. Evaluate terrain and conditions carefully and avoid terrain where even small slides can be consequential.