Southwest Trails/Grey's River Area Jackson Ranger District, POB 1689, Jackson WY 83001 Issued: Fri April 02, 2010 6:48 AM 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. Loose new snow lies upon dense wind slabs with depths up to two feet. These slabs lie upon hard crusts and firm snow and could be easily triggered today by skiers and riders in steep wind loaded avalanche terrain. Cautious routefinding and conservative decision making is recommended. 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': 6º F Maximum Temperature at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 13º F Average Wind Direction at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: West-Northwesterly Average Wind Speed at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 17 MPH Maximum Wind Gust at 10,400' Past 24 Hours: 50 MPH Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Blind Bull Meadow: 4"/ 0.24" Total Snow Depth 9,300´ Elevation Blind Bull Meadow: 64" Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Blind Bull Meadow: 214" Snowfall/Prec. Past 24 Hours Box Y Ranch: 3"/ 0.18" Total Snow Depth 6,300´ Elevation Box Y Ranch: 33" Total Snowfall Starting October 1 Box Y Ranch: 166" 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 Mostly to partly cloudy skies are expected today in advance of the next storm system. Temperature Forecast for 8,000´-9,000´: Rising into the mid twenties. Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´: Southwesterly at 10-20 mph. Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours: 2-4"