Tetons

Temperatures that are starting off ten to fifteen degrees warmer than they were early yesterday morning, will quickly rise to above the freezing point at all elevations. Avalanche activity is not expected early in the day, however the chance for wet loose slides to occur in very steep terrain will develop at all elevations this afternoon as the snow surface softens. Identify features of concern to best manage this avalanche problem. Terrain above an elevation of 10,500 feet is above of the upper range and scope of this general avalanche bulletin and greater danger is likely to be found there. Yesterday, mountaineers high on Mount Moran, triggered a very shallow and very small pocket that still managed to descend a long distance down the path.

Clouds and the chance for showers will be on the increase throughout the day on Friday. This limited moisture could fall as rain to as high as 10,000 feet during the day. A slight chance for afternoon thunderstorms also exists. Temperatures at 10,000 feet are to reach the upper thirties to low forties during the day. A stronger trough of moisture is to bring more significant moisture to the area starting Friday night. The general avalanche will be Low on Friday and could increase to Moderate if excessive warming occurs. The snowpack is mostly stable, however, wet slides could occur in isolated areas of very steep terrain, particularly in higher elevation cliff areas.