Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Humans who venture into steep avalanche starting zones at the upper elevations may be able to trigger shallow wind slabs up to one foot in depth. Small slides can have serious consequences in unforgiving terrain. Hazards associated with shallow snow depths are prevalent.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Dry weather will continue with steepening temperature inversions and a light west-northwesterly flow. Skies will be mostly sunny above areas of morning valley fog. The general avalanche hazard is low. At the upper elevations humans who venture into steep avalanche starting zones could trigger shallow wind slabs up to one foot in depth. Small slides can have serious consequences in unforgiving terrain. Hazards associated with shallow snow depths are prevalent.