Poor snow structure continues to be a concern in many areas above an elevation of 7,500 feet. Persistent slabs lie upon a base of weak faceted snow. One of these slides was triggered by a snowmobiler in the Game Creek area two days ago. These slabs are unstable and could be remotely triggered. Cautious route finding and a conservative approach to avalanche terrain is essential for safe travel in the mountains today. Avalanches are unlikely below an elevation of 7,500 feet.
Persistent slabs up to two feet in depth lie upon a base of weak, faceted snow. These dangerous slabs could be triggered by the weight of a single person on a variety of aspects and propagate across terrain boundaries.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Steady light snowfall is expected overnight south of Salt River Pass as the low pressure system tracks east across Utah and Colorado. Some partial clearing is possible in the morning. Low clouds and flurries are likely in the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the teens. Winds will back to the northwest.Snow structure remains poor, especially in the Togwotee Pass and Greys River areas. Recent new snow lies upon a weak base of faceted snow. Dangerous slab avalanches with depths of one to three feet remain sensitive to the weight of a single person in steep terrain. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be CONSIDERABLE. Excellent terrain evaluation skills and a conservative approach to avalanche terrain are essential for safe travel in the mountains.
