JACKSON, Wyo. — According to the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC), avalanche danger in the Tetons will rise as the day warms and unstable conditions develop on steep slopes facing the sun.
Avalanche danger will be “considerable” between 7,500 and 10,500 feet, and “moderate” between 6,000 and 7,500 feet. BTAC confirms that both natural and human triggered wet snow avalanches will become likely later in the day.
“Some of these avalanches could become large enough to bury or injure a person,” the BTAC writes. “Avoid traveling on, or under, very steep and sunny terrain as the day heats up…Be on the lookout for signs of warming such as natural wet avalanches or slushy unconsolidated snow. Carefully evaluate the terrain above you today given the potential for natural activity.”
The Salt River and Wyoming Ranges and the Snake River Range will also see “considerable” avalanche danger between 7,500 and 10,500 feet. Togwotee Pass will see “moderate” conditions throughout the day.
This past weekend, Teton Backcountry Alliance posted on Facebook about an avalanche on Twin Slides, which was reportedly triggered by a skier.
“It didn’t reach the road, but it could have propogated into something much larger and hit and killed a motorist,” TBA writes. “Skiing this run after yesterday’s wind event is questionable. Remember that a bad judgement incident involving a slide hitting the road could end access to Glory for ALL.”
