TetonSnowInfo

Conditions remain dangerous at the mid and upper elevations in areas where last week’s new snow accumulated on old faceted snow layers. Yesterday afternoon a solo skier triggered a large slab avalanche in Steve Baugh Bowl outside of the boundary of Grand Targhee Ski Resort. That slide failed on a slope that had been previously skied. Widespread collapsing is still being observed in the backcountry. Two close calls occurred last week. Cautious route selection is recommended as avalanches can be triggered from below a slope as well as above. In terrain where the recent snow lies directly upon the ground, avalanches are not expected today. Thank you to Skinny Skis for hosting a hugely successful Avalanche Awareness Event last night and supporting the operations of this avalanche center and Teton County Search & Rescue.