JACKSON, Wyo. — Increasing numbers of avalanches are being triggered as weak layers become loaded with new snow, says Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Across the Teton Forecast Area, avalanche danger is rated “considerable.”
“Human-triggered avalanches are likely today as recent snow with moderate to strong west winds build reactive wind slabs and stress weak layers buried 2-3 feet deep,” Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC) said.
BTAC advises skiers and riders to look for obvious signs of instability such as cracking, stiffened surfaces and drifts to identify wind slabs in middle to upper elevation. Recent avalanche activity on buried weak layers combined with loading of new snow will warrant careful terrain management while avoiding steep, consequential slopes.
“It’s really important in the coming days to manage terrain wisely, choose those right slope angles and changing conditions.”
