Tetons

Mostly stable snow exists and avalanches are unlikely except for isolated pockets of new soft slab at the upper elevations. These isolated pockets will be formed by northwest winds and will be less than one foot deep. They are likely to be found along the leeward side of the highest ridgelines. They lie upon excellent sliding surfaces and could be easily triggered by skiers or riders on steep wind loaded aspects.

Overcast skies are forecasted to continue as Northwest flow aloft brings a stream of moisture along with the possibility of 2 to 4 inches of light density snow by Saturday morning. Ridgetop winds are expected to decrease into the 20s and back to the West. Temperatures should remain cold at all elevations with overnight lows dropping to near 10 below before rising into the mid teens during the day on Saturday.The General Avalanche Hazard is expected to be MODERATE on Saturday. New snowfall and sustained winds will continue to build shallow wind slabs. These sensitive slabs, which lie atop surface hoar and suncrusts, have the potential of sweeping backcountry travelers over cliff bands or into terrain traps. In addition to this surface problem, skiers or riders could initiate hard slab avalanches failing to the ground in the shallow snowpacks of the Greys River and Togwotee Pass areas.