Salt River and Wyoming Ranges

The general avalanche hazard remains CONSIDERABLE. Surface slabs up to two feet in depth formed by strong southwest to west winds exist on leeward aspects. In addition the potential to trigger DANGEROUS deep slabs to the ground will increase with warming temperatures and rain. Large triggers such as snowmachines high marking in the steep starting zones of major avalanche paths have the best potential to trigger these killer slabs. Helping a friend whose machine is stuck on a steep slope with the potential to avalanche is a leading cause of avalanche fatalities.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Skies are expected to be mostly cloudy with snow showers beginning to increase in the afternoon ahead of the next storm system. Temperatures will be in the 20's. Ridgetop winds will be southwest at 24 to 37 MPH with higher gusts.AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON and TOGWOTEE PASS/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AREASThe general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE on Saturday. Surface slabs up to two feet in depth could be triggered on steep wind loaded aspects. Deep slabs up to six feet in depth are a potential threat especially to snow machines high marking in the starting zones of major avalanche paths. GREYS RIVER/SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAThe general avalanche danger is expected to remain CONSIDERABLE on Saturday. Surface slabs up to two feet in depth exist on steep wind loaded aspects and together with large dangerous deep slabs pose a hazard especially for larger triggers such as snowmachines. Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.