This is Chris Lundy with the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center
 with General Snow and Weather Information on Wednesday, November 21,
 2007.
 This information will be updated as we get more snow and more people
 head into the backcountry.

 Snowpack:
 We have yet to get out into the field, but weve received a few reports
 from folks venturing out in the Galena Summit area. Most shaded slopes
 above 9000 feet had snow on the ground prior to last weekends storm,
 and now have around 1.5 to 3 feet of total snow depth. Below about
 9000 feet or on any slope that faces the sun, there is significantly
 less snow. Unfortunately this includes popular Galena Summit ski
 slopes such as the Cross and Avalanche Peak.

 Where a snowpack existed prior to last weekends precipitation, it
 consisted of several crusts formed by rain events in October. Some of
 these crusts may have facets above or below, and these are likely the
 primary stability concern at this time. Skiers on Titus Ridge last
 weekend reported collapsing and whoomphing of the snowpack, indicating
 that these lower layers may have been struggling to support the foot
 or so of new snow. The snowpack seems to have calmed down since then,
 with skiers in the same area Wednesday reporting only an isolated
 collapse.

 With such a shallow snowpack, avalanches are just one of the hazards
 you will face out there. While you may be occupied with dodging rocks
 and stumps, dont forget that if theres enough snow to ski or ride,
 theres enough snow to slide.

 Weather:
 Dry, cold weather is expected to prevail through Saturday. From Sunday
 through at least Wednesday, several minor disturbances are expected to
 move through our region bringing a chance of snow with each.

 Currently, none of these appear to be the money maker but at least its
 not high pressure.