Tetons

Nearly two feet of heavy new snow in the past 48 hours, with high winds, has fallen onto lighter density snow from past days. Slabs to three feet in depth have been created at upper and mid elevations. These slabs could be easily triggered by backcountry users today, particularly on steep leeward slopes and in cliff areas, and not necessarily by the first person on the slope. Skiers triggered two large slides yesterday in Granite Canyon in Grand Teton National Park. One skier was caught but not injured. Avalanches at lower elevations are unlikely today where little snow was received.