Avalanche forecast

Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Although the snowpack is mostly stable below 9000 feet as well as in most areas above that elevation, a slight chance remains to trigger slabs in high elevation terrain that formed during last weeks storm cycle. Larger triggers such as groups of skiers or snow machines may be required to cause failure of these slabs, however, if triggered these slabs could be large. Identify and avoid features of concern today.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    2–3

    Dense to hard slabs were formed last week during a major storm that brought heavy snowfall and strong southwest winds to the area. Failure on the many density breaks during the storm is no longer expected, however failure does remain possible on the weak snow or hard crust layers buried during the early days of the storm. If triggered these slabs could have depths from one to four feet and are most likely to be found in very steep avalanche paths, particularly near cliff areas.

Avalanche Discussion

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The storm impacting the area will deliver its strongest precipitation this evening through midnight. The chance of snow will continue throughout the day on Friday with minimal accumulation expected. Three inches could fall at higher elevations tonight with another one to two during the day on Friday. Temperatures are to be cooler with highs in the mid-twenties on summits while valley reach the low to mid thirties. The general avalanche hazard will be Moderate above 9000 feet where some potential remains for backcountry users, particularly larger loads such as snow machines or groups of people, to trigger slabs formed last week with depths of one to four feet. Below 9000 feet the avalanche danger will be Low and avalanche activity will be unlikely. At Togwotee, a chance still continues to trigger slides to the ground in high steep north facing avalanche paths.

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