Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Recent new snow and strong west winds have created unstable conditions. Natural avalanche activity occurred late Tuesday and early Wednesday on variety of aspects. On steep slopes dangerous slab avalanches two to four feet in depth are sensitive to human triggers. Restraint and conservative terrain choices are essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )An arctic air mass will bring bitterly cold temperatures to the region. Overnight lows will drop to near 20 below in the valleys and near 10 below on the summits. On Thursday skies will be mostly clear. Temperatures will rise into the single digits above zero. Winds will be light at 5 to 10 miles per hour from the north and northeast.Above an elevation of 7,500 feet the general avalanche hazard is expected to be CONSIDERABLE. Dangerous slab avalanches up to five feet in depth could be human triggered on a variety of aspects. Restraint and conservative terrain choices are essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain. At the lower elevations the general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW. Avalanches are unlikely except in isolated pockets.