Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Recently developed slabs rest on a variety of weak layers and sliding surfaces, which include faceted snow, sun crusts and buried surface hoar. Skiers and riders venturing into steep terrain could trigger slabs one to three feet deep on a variety of aspects. These slides, along with wet loose sluffs, will become easier to trigger on sunlit slopes and might release naturally as the day warms. Clear skies and recent snowfall may lure skiers and riders into compromising terrain. Use cautious route finding, move to shaded slopes in the afternoon and avoid terrain traps.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A low pressure system to the north will drag cooler air and cloud cover into the region tonight and Tuesday morning. Overnight lows in the mountains will be near 20 before rising to around 30 during the day. Southwesterly ridgetop winds will veer to the west at 20 to 35 miles per hour. Cloud cover will decrease during the day as high pressure builds back into the area.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be CONSIDERABLE on Tuesday. Recently developed slabs rest on a variety of weak layers and sliding surfaces, which include faceted snow, sun crusts and buried surface hoar. Backcountry travelers venturing into steep terrain could trigger these two to four feet deep slabs on a variety of aspects.