Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

Generally safe avalanche conditions will exist through the daylight hours today due to the thin and stable, early season snowpack. Snow arrives this afternoon. The existing snow surface consists of slick crusts, which may bond poorly to incoming snow, and faceted snow in sheltered northerly aspects. The ground is bare of snow below an elevation of 7,500 feet. Bare areas can be found on steep south facing aspects up to an elevation of 9,000 feet.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Wind will diminish further overnight with a return to more seasonable temperatures. Northwest flow will develop tomorrow and begin a period of upslope snow showers in the Tetons and Togwotee lasting through Tuesday. Expect a few inches by the end of the day tomorrow with temps in the teens at upper elevations and west wind in the 20-30 mph range. Expect Low avalanche danger again tomorrow due to the lean, early season snowpack and limited new snowfall.