Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. It remains possible for humans to trigger hard slab avalanches to depths of six feet or more in some areas of very steep avalanche terrain. It is likely to require large triggers such as snowmobiles or groups of riders or skiers to initiate these dangerous slides. A yearly benefit for the avalanche center, The Ski Bum Music Festival, will be held tonight at the Pink Garter Theater in Jackson.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Snow is expected to fall in the mountains by daylight on Friday. In some favored locations, such as the Wyoming range, up to six inches could fall by Friday night. Mountain temperatures are to reach the mid twenties and be accompanied by 20-25 mph winds from the west-southwest. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate. A slight chance continues for humans to trigger large hard slab avalanches to six feet in depth in a few very steep avalanche paths. Initiating such a slide is likely to require larger loads such as snow machines or more than one person on the slope at a time. As snow arrives during the day loose snow sluffs will become possible.