Avalanche forecast

Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Mar 22, 2016Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Periods of heavy snowfall are possible and will begin to form dense new wind slabs in steep avalanche starting zones. Monitor conditions and avoid steep terrain that experiences sustained intense snowfall rates.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1

    At the higher elevations periods of heavy snowfall and westerly winds are forecast to begin to create pockets of new soft slab on leeward aspects. These slabs could build to depths of 6 to 18 inches. They will form on crust and firm old snow surfaces and could be human triggered on steep avalanche prone slopes.

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