Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The General Avalanche Hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Deadly slab avalanches to 5 feet in depth remain very susceptible to human triggers on a variety of aspects. Saturday, two snowmobilers triggered a large slide in the Salt River range on the East side of Stewart Peak. Both were buried but had no avalanche transceivers. A witnessing party successfully probed, found, and resuscitated one rider but the other died. Similar avalanche events could be triggered today. Using good avalanche knowledge and route finding skills will be essential for safe travel in mountainous terrain today.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The Avalanche Watch has been cancelled as the avalanche danger, particularly the chance of naturally triggered slides, has declined. However, the General Avalanche Hazard will remain CONSIDERABLE on Monday. Dangerous slabs up to 5 feet in depth continue to be very susceptible to human triggers on a variety of aspects above 7,500 feet. Don't be lured by the tracks of individuals willing to accept a high level of risk. Current conditions require that each party make their own hazard evaluations and make conservative decisions based on those findings.High pressure and clear skies will create strong valley inversions. 10,000 foot temperatures will rise to near ten degrees f. with light North winds.