The snowpack is generally stable with the exception of wind slabs that were formed by strong west to northwest winds over the last 24 hours. The strong winds transported the small amount of new snow as well as redistributed the light snow that fell Saturday night. Watch for isolated terrain features where wind loading has occurred. Remember that small slides can carry harsh consequences in unforgiving terrain.
At the highest elevations westerly winds may begin to form isolated pockets of soft slab. These slabs could build to depths of 6 to 12 inches. A human who triggers one of these fresh slabs could be knocked over and carried in very steep terrain.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The possibility for light snow will increase by morning and continue through the day. One to two inches is expected in the Teton and Togwotee areas, with less expected in the southern areas. Winds are to decrease slightly overnight to having averages nearer to twenty miles per hour on Tuesday. Wind direction will vary from the southwest to the northwest. Mountain temperatures are to have highs in the mid-twenties.The general avalanche hazard is to be Low on Tuesday. The wind slabs that were forming this afternoon are expected to become less sensitive as the day progresses although changes in wind direction could move snow onto different aspects. In loaded terrain features at the upper elevations, the possibility to trigger isolated pockets of slab will exist. Watch for wind loading in and around avalanche starting zones and beware of terrain where even a shallow slab could injure someone if they were knocked off their feet.
