Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Hard slabs to five feet deep persist in steep terrain that did not slide during the previous storm cycle.These slabs have become harder to trigger and it is likely that larger loads such as a group of skiers or a single snowmobile may be necessary to cause a slabs failure. Caution is advised as once initiated these slabs are likely to carry severe consequences.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Thursday looks to be mostly dry although periods of light snow or flurries are possible as weak embedded disturbances are carried through the area by the generally weak flow. Mountain temperatures are to rise into the mid twenties and winds are to be northwesterly with five to fifteen mile per hour averages.The general avalanche hazard will be Moderate. The chance to trigger slab avalanches persists in very steep avalanche terrain. These slabs could reach depths of five feet in some areas and are likely to be more susceptible to larger triggers such as snow machines or groups of skiers.