Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Since Friday, the Southwest Trails forecast zone has received between 6 and 12 inches of light snow with the Salt River Range being favored over the Wyoming Range. In steep, avalanche prone terrain above 9,000 feet, backcountry travelers might be able to trigger a small loose snow sluff or a shallow, isolated pocket of soft slab. Avalanches are unlikely below 9,000 feet. Obstacles that emerged during the last dry period are likely hidden, and early season hazards continue.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )As a cold front moves across the region, light snowfall will begin tonight and continue through most of the day on Monday. By Monday evening, the Tetons could receive 3 to 5 inches of new snow. Overnight lows in the mountains will drop into the single digits before climbing into the mid-teens during the day. Southwesterly ridgetop winds will range from 10 to 20 miles per hour.In the Tetons, the general avalanche hazard could increase to Moderate above 9,000 feet depending on the amount of new snow and wind overnight. In steep, leeward terrain up there, skiers and riders may be able to trigger small pockets of soft slab and shallow loose snow sluffs. Below 9,000 feet, where winds will be lighter, the avalanche hazard is expected to remain Low.Less snow accumulated during the last storm in the Togwotee Pass and Southwest Trails forecast zones. Lighter amounts of new snow are in store for these areas tomorrow, and the general avalanche hazard is expected to remain Low. In very steep terrain above 9,000 feet, backcountry travelers might be able to trigger a small loose snow sluff or a shallow, isolated pocket of soft slab on leeward slopes near ridgelines.