Tetons

At the upper and mid elevations new snow and southerly winds continue to build easily triggered soft slabs one to three feet deep on steep, wind-loaded avalanche starting zones. Loose sloughs that could build to dangerous size on aspects with smooth sun crusts on steep slopes are also possible. Avalanches are unlikely at the lower elevations.

Snowfall is forecasted to end Tuesday evening although accumulations were still rapid at 4 P.M. Wednesday will be partly cloudy in the morning with light snow developing in the afternoon or evening. Morning temperatures at 9,500 feet will be in the low teens then warm to the mid 20s. Winds will be southwesterly at 15 miles per hour.In the Tetons the avalanche hazard is expected to be HIGH Wednesday. Loose slides will be easily triggered or run naturally on steep slopes on most aspects. Soft slabs to four feet in depth will also be sensitive to human triggers on lee slopes. Expected sunshine will result in loose sloughs on sunlit slopes. Any avalanches have the potential to rapidly gain dangerous volumes of snow.In the Southwest Trails/Greys River area the hazard is expected to be Considerable. Loose snow avalanches will be easily triggered on steep slopes that have smooth sun crusts below the new snow. Backcountry users could also trigger soft slabs to three feet in depth on steep, lee slopes.The Togwotee Pass area will have a hazard of Moderate. Slab avalanches one to two feet in depth could be human triggered on steep slopes especially below plateaus or ridge crests.