Avalanche danger lessens
Snowmobile Condition Report
January 27, 2007
CDT SNOWMOBILER'S TAKE NOTE: The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race is taking place this week. Expect to see sled dog race teams on the Upper Green to Pinedale trails Monday, January 29. Teams will be at Middle Piney trails near Big Piney on Tuesday, January 30th.
AVALANCHE HAZARD REPORT:
No significant avalanche activity has been reported in the last two weeks, according to the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center in Jackson.
The General Avalanche Hazard in the TETON area is expected to remain LOW. Mostly stable snow exists and avalanches are unlikely.
In the CONTINENTAL DIVIDE/TOGWOTEE PASS and SOUTHWEST TRAILS/GREYS RIVER areas, the General Avalanche Hazard is expected to stay MODERATE. A basal layer of weak, faceted snow persists and skiers or riders who venture into steep, avalanche-prone terrain could trigger dangerous hard slab avalanches to the depth of the total snowpack.
Inverted conditions are expected to continue to build overnight with the mountain dropping into the single digits as the valley plummets to near 10 below zero. Clear skies should continue to dominate on Sunday with temperatures rising into the upper teens at all elevations. Northwesterly ridgetop winds are forecasted to increase to 10 to 20 mph by Sunday morning.
TREND FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY
A similar weather pattern is expected to persist through Tuesday, resulting in continued dry conditions. The general avalanche hazard is not expected to change.
SNOWMOBILING CONDITIONS AND TRAIL GROOMING
GREATER CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL GROOMING REPORT
South Pass to Irish CanyonThere is limited grooming. There is a 8-27 inch base with 1-3 inches of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
Irish Canyon to Pinedale Trails are not being groomed. However, there is a 6-10 inch base and 3 inches of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
Pinedale to the Place Trails are not being groomed. However, there is a 7-28 inch base and 1 inch of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
Upper Green River Area Trails are being groomed with a 30 inch base and 1 inch of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
Dubois Area Trails are being groomed with a 33 inch base and 2 inches of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 30% chance of snow on Saturday.
Togwotee Area Trails are being groomed with a 40-50 inch base and 2-3 inches of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
Granite Hot Springs Trails are being groomed with a 34 inch base and 2 inches of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
Gros Ventre Trails are being groomed with a 12-33 inch base and 2 inches of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
Lander There is limited grooming of trails with a 27 inch base and 4 inches of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 30% chance of snow on Saturday.
WYOMING RANGE TRAILS GROOMING REPORT
Horse Creek Trails are being groomed with a 20-55 inch base but no new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
Big Piney/La Barge There is limited grooming with a 31- inch base and 2 inches of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
Alpine North Trails are being groomed with 16-36 inch base and 4 inches of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
Afton (middle) Trails are being groomed with a 46-inch base and 1inch of new snow. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
Kemmerer (South) Trails are being groomed with a 30-42 inch base with 1 inch of new snow in the past week. According to the National Weather Service, it'll be partly cloudy throughout the weekend with only a 20% chance of snow on Saturday.
NATIONAL PARKS TRAILS GROOMING REPORT
Grand Teton National Park Trails are being groomed and are open. Contact Grand Teton National Park at 307-739-3300 for more information.
Yellowstone National Park Trails are being groomed and are open.
Related Links:
BTNF Backcountry Avalanche Hazard and Weather Forecast
Wyoming SNOTELS Snow Depth Monitoring Stations-NRCS
Western Wyoming Road Report
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