Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is Moderate above 8,500 feet. Recently developed dense surface slabs lie on a variety of snow surfaces and could be triggered to depths of 18 inches in steep, wind loaded areas. These slabs could step down to depths of two to two and a half feet in high terrain where early season crusts and faceted snow persist at the base of the snowpack.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Six to twelve inches of new snow is possible in the Tetons overnight. Lesser amounts are expected in the Togwotee Pass and Greys River areas. Snowfall will taper off on Monday with partly to mostly cloudy skies during the day. Strong southwesterly winds at 30 to 50 miles per hour will veer to the west and decrease to 20 to 30 miles per hour by the morning. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the mid teens before rising to near 20 during the day.If forecasted snowfall occurs, the General Avalanche Hazard is expected to be CONSIDERABLE in the Tetons on Monday. Storm slabs, one to two feet in depth, could be triggered by backcountry travelers in steep, wind loaded terrain. In heavily wind loaded areas, these slabs could also release naturally. Persistent slabs still warrant caution. Even though these are low probability events, they can carry high consequences.