Tetons

Strong and gusty west winds continue to drift snow. At the upper elevations pockets of slab 12 to 30 inches in depth exist. These slabs could be human triggered especially on steep northerly aspects, in steep couloirs, beneath cornices and in cliff areas. At the mid and lower elevations isolated pockets of wind slab six to 18 inches in depth exist and may pose a threat on steep banks and road cuts.

The strong northwest flow will continue through Tuesday with periods of light snow or flurries. Temperatures at 10,000 feet will drop to the low teens overnight then rise to near 20 on Tuesday. Winds along the ridges will continue from the west at 20 to 25 miles per hour with stronger gusts. For the 24 hours ending Tuesday night two to three inches of new snow are forecasted. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE above an elevation of 8,500 feet. On northerly aspects pockets of stiff wind slab 15 to 36 inches deep have formed on weak, faceted snow and hard crusts. Small avalanches (up to class size 2) could be human triggered in steep avalanche starting zones, steep couloirs and in cliff areas. Class 2 size avalanches can easily kill or seriously injure a person. Some potential may exist for a medium size (class size 3) avalanche to occur in isolated areas. The general avalanche hazard below an elevation of 8,500 feet is expected to be LOW. However low hazard does not mean there is no hazard. Isolated pockets of wind slab up to 18 inches depth are possible on steep banks and road cuts.