Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is LOW today. Low does not mean no hazard exists, and backcountry users could trigger isolated pockets of surface slabs to a foot in depth in high, very steep, shaded terrain. Below 9000' slopes lack sufficient snow coverage for avalanche production.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Periods of precipitation are expected Saturday in the form of rain in the valleys and snow in high mountains. Winds are to be West at 15-20mph. Mountain temperatures are to reach the low thirties.The General Avalanche Hazard is expected to be LOW. In very steep terrain with Northerly aspects, the chance continues to trigger isolated pockets of soft slab to 18".