Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is LOW. Low hazard does not mean no hazard. At the higher elevations, skiers and riders have a small possibility of triggering isolated pockets of surface slab up to 18 inches deep in very steep, wind loaded terrain. The snowpack at the lower elevations is mostly stable and avalanches are unlikely.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The first in a series of fast moving Pacific troughs will come through the region tonight bringing two to four inches of new snow by tomorrow afternoon. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the mid teens rising to near 30 during the day. Southwesterly ridgetop winds will veer to the west at 15 to 25 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW on Sunday. At the higher elevations, backcountry travelers have a small possibility of triggering isolated pockets of surface slab up to 18 inches deep in very steep, wind loaded terrain. The snowpack at the lower elevations is mostly stable and avalanches are unlikely.