Rode there Sat. Nice day, no wind. Lots of snow/powder. Lots of people stuck, a lot. The Blind Bull snotel says 56". Here is the report from
www.jhavalanche.org with the Avalanche danger and snow totals. The danger is CONSIDERABLE.
Southwest Trails/Grey's River Area
Jackson Ranger District, POB 1689, Jackson WY 83001
Issued: Mon January 14, 2008 7:02 AM
M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - P A S T - 2 4 - H O U R S
5:00 AM Temperature at 10,400': 14º F
Maximum Temperature at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 14º F
Average Wind Direction at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: North-Northwesterly
Average Wind Speed at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 13 MPH
Maximum Wind Gust at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 22 MPH
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Blind Bull Meadow: .1"/ 0.004"
Total Snow Depth 9,300´ Elevation Blind Bull Meadow: 54"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Blind Bull Meadow: 144"
Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Box Y Ranch: 0.1"/ 0.004"
Total Snow Depth 6,300´ Elevation Box Y Ranch: 39"
Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Box Y Ranch: 107"
M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - F O R E C A S T - F O R - T O D A Y
Expect mostly clear to partly cloudy skies above mid level stratus clouds and morning valley fog.
Temperature Forecast for 8,000´-9,000´: Rising into the mid 20's.
Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´: 10 to 20 out of the northwest.
Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours: Trace"
G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - A D V I S O R Y
The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Dangerous unstable slabs persist. On Saturday, three snowmobilers died in a large avalanche in Cottonwood Creek southeast of Afton. Our condolences are extended to their family and friends. Similar events could occur today. Deep hard and soft slabs lie upon a weak base of faceted snow, and could be triggered by backcountry users venturing into steep, avalanche terrain. Sunshine and warming temperatures will increase the likelihood of triggering slides, along with the possibility of spontaneous, loose-snow sluffs.
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.
