Jackson Hole Avalanche/Backcountry
This report is updated daily at 8:00 a.m. In rapidly changing conditions, go to JHAvalanche.org to get the latest, most up-to-date avalanche and backcountry forcast. The following is the Teton Area report. JHAvalanche also includes reports on Continental Divide Trails/Togwotee Pass and Southwest Trails/Grey's River Area.
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| Bridger Teton Avalanche/Backcountry Report |
General Avalanche Hazard :
| Morning | Afternoon | |
| High Elevations (9,000' - 10,500') | LOW | LOW |
| Mid Elevations (7,500' - 9,000') | LOW | LOW |
| Low Elevations (6,000' - 7,500') | MODERATE | MODERATE |
Past 24 Hours :
5:00 AM Temperature at 10,400' : 18° F
Maximum Temperature at 10,400' Past 24 Hours : 38° F
Average Wind Direction at 10,400' Past 24 Hours : Southerly
Average Wind Speed at 10,400' Past 24 Hours : 22 MPH
Maximum Wind Gust at 10,400' Past 24 Hours : 55 MPH
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Rendezvous Bowl Plot : 1"/ 0.08"
Total Snow Depth 9,580´ Elevation Rendezvous Bowl Plot : 124"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Rendezvous Bowl Study Plot : 581"
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Raymer Study Plot : 2"/ 0.15"
Total Snow Depth 9,300´ Elevation Raymer Study Plot : 106"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Raymer Study Plot : 617"
At 10,400' Elevation : 5 AM Temp: 18° F
Max Temp: 38° F
Avg Wind Direction: Southerly
Avg. Wind Speed: 22
Max Wind Gust: 55
Location
Snowfall/Prec.
Total Snow Depth
Total Snowfall
At 9,300' Elevation (Raymer Plot)
2"/ 0.15"
106"
617"
At 9,580' Elevation (Rendezvous Bowl Plot)
1"/ 0.08"
124"
581"
Mountain Forecast :
Cloudy skies with widespread snow showers that are occasionally heavy.
Temperature Forecast for 8,000´-9,000´ : Dropping into the teens.
Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´ : Southwest increasing to 20 to 30 mile per hour with higher gusts.
Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours : 4 to 10"
Mountain Three Day Forecast :
General Avalanche Advisory :
At the mid and upper elevation air temperatures dropped below freezing after midnight and were dropping towards the teens this morning. New snow and strong southwest winds will begin to form isolated pockets of new soft slab on leeward aspects. These new shallow surface slabs will gain depth and volume as the day progresses. At the lower elevations the snowpack did not freeze overnight. Wet slides are possible on steep slopes that still have deep snow. This is our last advisory of this season. Thank you for your observations and support!!!
For further information call the Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Line at : 307-733-2664
Call 307-739-2759 to report any observed avalanche activity.
| Condition Key |
| Extreme: Wide spread areas of unstable snow exist and avalanches are certain on some slopes. Backcountry travel should be avoided. |
| High: Mostly unstable snow exists on a variety of aspects and slope angles. Natural avalanches are likely. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. |
| Considerable: Dangerous unstable slabs exist on steep terrain on certain aspects. Human triggered avalanches probable. Natural avalanches possible. |
| Moderate: Areas of unstable snow exist. Human triggered avalanches are possible. Larger triggers may be necessary as the snowpack becomes more stable. Use caution. |
| Low: Mostly stable snow exists. Avalanches are unlikely except in isolated pockets. |
| Jackson Hole Area Report Center |
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