Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Above 9,000 feet, backcountry travelers could trigger dense surface slabs up to two feet deep in very steep, wind loaded avalanche terrain. Temperatures have been very warm over the past 2 days, with near or above freezing lows. These warm temperatures, along with a chance of valley rain showers, will result in the possibility of wet slides below 9,000 feet. These slides have some potential to release to the ground. Evaluate the snow and terrain carefully and use good travel habits.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A Pacific low pressure system off the northwest coast will bring moisture into the region tonight and Tuesday resulting in increased cloud cover and light, scattered snow showers. Mountain temperatures will be in near 30 with the valleys a little warmer. Southwest Ridgetop winds will increase overnight to 20 to 30 miles per hour before decreasing to near 20 Tuesday afternoon.The general avalanche hazard is expected to remain MODERATE on Tuesday. Backcountry travelers could trigger pockets of slab up to two feet deep in very steep, wind loaded avalanche terrain above 8000 feet. The snowpack is mostly stable below 8000 feet and avalanches are unlikely.