The general avalanche hazard is Moderate above 8000 feet. Soft sensitive surface slabs to eighteen inch depths could be triggered by backcountry skiers and riders in steep avalanche terrain. Avalanches at lower elevations are unlikely today except for isolated small events.
Wind formed slabs lie in steep avalanche terrain with depths to eighteen inches. Yesterday several close calls occurred in the Teton range when skiers and snowboarders were caught and carried several different events.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Unstable air will bring an embedded system through the area tonight through Friday. This will result in snow showers that will be light in some areas and could bring localized heavy amounts where the snow showers are the strongest. Temperatures are to cool to the single digits by morning with highs in the low teens expected. West winds are to decrease to ten to twenty mile per hour averages on Friday.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Considerable above 9000 feet and Moderate below. New snow will add to existing surface slabs and be sensitive to backcountry travelers. At higher elevations, slabs will be most sensitive and could release with depths to eighteen inches.
