Tetons

Generally stable avalanche conditions exist. Stay alert for small, fresh wind drifts at upper elevations. Loose snow avalanches could occur on very steep slopes. Continue to exercise normal backcountry caution and give terrain near or under cornices a wide buffer. 

A small storm overnight brought 2 - 6 inches of new snow to the Tetons. Most of the Teton weather stations recorded 1 - 3 inches of new snow, with 6 inches reported at the Cheif Joseph station on the west side of the Tetons. The new snow was accompanied by light to moderate winds from the west. While these conditions weren't enough to appreciably change the danger rating, there are a few hazards to look out for today. 

• Fresh wind slabs may exist in upper elevation terrain. They will likely be small and isolated to steep terrain near ridgelines. While not large, these small pockets formed on firm surfaces and should be fairly easy to identify. 
• Loose snow avalanches may occur in very steep terrain. These will be isolated to the new snow, which fell on slick crusts. Colder temperatures should help the new snow glue onto these crusts, but in areas of higher snow accumulation, you may encounter small sluffs. These could occur naturally as the day warms up, so pay attention to the terrain above you. 
• Wet snow may still linger beneath you. Over the last 48 hours, conditions have trended colder and cloudier. Last night's refreeze combined with today's colder temperatures should leave a firm crust on almost every aspect at every elevation. If you do encounter softer, unsupportable snow, consider moving to a different slope. 
• Cornices - Cooler temperatures should help stabilize cornices. Even so, these cornices have grown large. I would give them room and minimize my time underneath these large hunks of snow.

Several bear sightings have been reported this spring. When planning for the day, bear spray, group travel, and appropriate food storage should be considered.

Also, please remember that closed ski areas are now uncontrolled and could have avalanche problems.  Keep this in mind if skinning up or skiing on very steep ski area runs.