Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Skiers and riders venturing into very steep avalanche terrain could trigger surface slabs up to two feet deep. Large loads, such as snowmachines, could still trigger hard slabs up to six feet in depth, releasing on November weak layers near the base of the snowpack. A snowmachine, or group of riders, most likely triggered a similar slide on the east face of Lava Mountain in the Togwotee Pass area on Friday, which went to the ground. These hazards will increase on steep, sun-affected aspects as the day warms, along with the chance of wet, loose sluffs.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )High pressure will build into the region tonight bringing dry conditions and clearing skies. Temperature inversions will also start to build with mountain highs near 30 as the valley climbs into the mid 20s. Ridgetop winds will be westerly at 15 to 25 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to remain MODERATE on Tuesday. Backcountry travelers could trigger pockets of surface slab up to two feet deep in very steep, wind-loaded avalanche terrain. In a few areas, the potential also remains for large triggers to release full depth, hard slab avalanches. If clear skies and warm temperatures prevail, these hazards will increase on sun-affected aspects as snow surfaces soften.