Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Problèmes avalancheux

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  Persistent Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpin
  • Limite forestière
  • Sous la limite forestière

  Probabilité

  Unlikely

  Taille

  1.5–3

  While unlikely, the possibility of triggering an avalanche that fails 2-5 feet deep on buried weak layers cannot be ruled out. These weak layers exist on a variety of aspects but are most suspect on slopes facing north and east. Take this into account when assessing slopes and weigh the consequences in the event of an avalanche. Features such as gullies, trees, and rocks in the runout all increase the odds of an unfavorable outcome.

  

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  Wind Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpin
  • Limite forestière
  • Sous la limite forestière

  Probabilité

  Unlikely

  Taille

  1–2

  Despite fair weather, the possibility of triggering a wind slab at upper elevations in very steep terrain cannot be ruled out. These wind drifts will likely feel firm and could be hollow or drumlike. Very steep slopes below ridges, around cliffs, and in cross loaded gullies are most suspect.

  Very steep slopes at mid and upper elevations could warm quickly with inverted temperatures today. If you feel the snow warming or see roller balls, the surface could become unstable. This may produce small wet loose avalanches in certain locations, such as very steep areas with exposed rocks.