Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Overnight, few inches of snow fell on a mostly stable snowpack. Isolated pockets of small wind slabs may exist along the highest ridges. Above 9,000 feet, backcountry travelers may be able to find isolated pockets of small slab avalanches, on the October snow, in very steep cliff areas or extreme terrain. Keep in mind, the increased hazard with any moving snow due to the thin snowpack and many obstacles on the slopes.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )By early Thursday morning, snowfall is expected to taper off with an additional two to four inches of accumulation. Southwesterly winds will lessen and veer toward the north, and mountain temperatures will drop into the single digits. By daylight, high pressure will begin to build over the region with partly cloudy skies. Mountain temperatures will range in the single digits to mid-teens. The avalanche hazard is expected to be Low. Above 9,000 feet, new snow and gusty winds will form small wind slabs in isolated pockets. It will be possible for backcountry travelers to trigger slab avalanches, six to twelve inches deep, on steep, wind loaded terrain features. These slabs could be more sensitive in areas where they have formed over a hard crust or faceted snow grains. Keep in mind the increased hazard with these small avalanches due to the thin snowpack and many obstacles on the slopes.