Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Dangerous hard slabs to four foot depths lie in avalanche terrain. Very strong winds have resulted in the surface of the slabs presenting as strong and supportive, hiding the fact that they underlain by weak snow and crusts. Under these conditions tracks are no indication of stability and these slabs may fail even after many others have risked exposure on a slope. Conservative decision making is essential. Seven avalanche fatalities have occurred during the last five days and similar events are possible in western Wyoming today.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Friday looks to be mostly dry with only high mountain peak clouds and occasional light snow. Temperatures are to rise into the upper teens and southwest winds with fifteen to twenty mile per hour averages are expected. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Considerable. Dangerous slabs with depths to four feet lie in wind loaded avalanche starting zones. These slabs are susceptible to human triggers and once initiated are likely to carry severe consequences.