Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW this morning rising to MODERATE in the afternoon. Sun breaks will soften firm crusts and increase the possibility of triggering wet, loose slides. Avoid steep south facing areas in the afternoon and be aware of the potential for cornice collapses which could start slides.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. ) Weak disturbances in the southwest flow will continue to bring some chance of snow over the peaks Monday night and Tuesday. Accumulations are expected to be light. Daytime highs Tuesday will be around freezing and winds southwesterly at 15 m.p.h.AVALANCHE HAZARD FORECAST FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS, AND SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAS:The Avalanche Hazard will be LOW at all elevations Tuesday although the amount of sun that breaks through the clouds could push the Hazard higher. Any extended periods of sun this time of year rapidly warms the snow and wet, loose slides can result.