Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 8,000 feet. Unstable slabs up to 30 inches in depth lie upon a base of weak faceted snow. These slabs could be triggered by the first skier or snow machine to cross a steep slope or after a slope has seen multiple tracks. Evaluate terrain and snow stability carefully. At the lower elevations where there is significantly less snow the general avalanche hazard is LOW. Avalanches are unlikely except for loose snow sluffs on very steep slopes.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A flat ridge of high pressure is to lessen the chance for light snow and allow skies to be slightly clearer on Friday. Mountain temperatures are to reach the mid twenties and winds are to be light. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be CONSIDERABLE at the upper elevations (9,000 to 10,500 feet) of the Teton area and MODERATE at the mid elevations of the Teton area and above an elevation of 8,000 feet in the Greys River/ Southwest Trails and Togwotee Pass/ Continental Divide Trails area. In these areas, backcountry riders and skiers could easily trigger surface slabs to four feet in depth in steep terrain where old weak snow surfaces persist.