WOUS45 KRIW 281518 AVWRIW WYZ012-013-023-024-300100- BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Avalanche Warning Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center Relayed by National Weather Service Riverton WY 818 AM MST Sat Dec 28 2024 ...The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center in Jackson has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING... * WHAT...Avalanche danger is high in the backcountry due to significant snow falling on a weak snowpack. * WHERE...The mountains of western Wyoming including the Snake River, Salt River, Wyoming, Gros Ventre and Teton Ranges. The mountains of southeast Idaho, including the Palisades, Elk Mountains and Big Holes. * WHEN...In effect from Sat 18:00 MST to Sun 18:00 MST. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined with wind will likely create widespread areas of unstable snow. Human-triggered avalanches large enough to bury people are very likely to occur on most aspects and elevations in the backcountry. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avalanches may involve deeper weak layers of snow and produce a larger avalanche than expected. Avalanches could run onto low angle terrain, hitting paths, roads or groomed snowmobile trails. Consult http://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. $$