Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is LOW. Strong west winds have drifted new snow onto leeward aspects along the highest ridge lines. Isolated pockets of wind slab up to one foot in depth lie upon weak layers of faceted snow and hard old snow surfaces. These small slabs could be triggered by humans who venture into steep avalanche starting zones with fresh deposits of wind blown snow. Caution is advised. Avalanches are unlikely below and elevation of 8,000 feet.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The northwest flow will continue as a large Canadian trough of low pressure slowly moves eastward. On Wednesday skies will be mostly cloudy with occasional periods of light snowfall. Accumulations of about an inch are possible. Temperatures will drop into the double digits below zero overnight and rise into the single digits above and below zero during the day. The coldest temperatures will occur east of the Continental Divide. Winds will be westerly at 10 to 20 miles per hour along the higher ridge lines.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW. At the upper elevations humans could trigger shallow loose snow sloughs and isolated pockets of wind slab up to a foot deep on some very steep slopes or in extreme terrain.