Tetons

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry. Slabs with depths to six feet lie in avalanche terrain at the mid and upper elevations. These already fragile slabs will become more sensitive as new snow and wind place additional loads on them today. Tracks are no indication of stability and slopes may fail to a single skier after many people have risked exposure. Fundamental and cautious decision making is essential while travelling in the backcountry at this time.

Colder air is expected to move into the area tonight as the current system exits the area. Friday looks to be mostly dry with periods of snow showers possible. Temperatures that are to be in the single digits in the morning should rise into the mid teens in the afternoon. Winds are to be northwesterly and decreasing from twenty five mile per hour averages to fifteen mile per hour averages. The general avalanche hazard will be Considerable. DANGEROUS conditions exist in the backcountry. In most avalanche terrain, slabs with depths up to six feet could be triggered by the first person on it or after a slope has been crossed many times. The possibility continues for some slabs to release naturally as changing winds or sunlight provide enough additional stress to cause their failure.