Unseasonably warm temperatures and gusty wind are allowing for an active snow melt in the far western mountains where snow remains above the 8,000 foot elevation. East of the Continental Divide, the remaining snow is mainly confined to elevations above 9,000 feet. After a slight cool down Tuesday, temperatures will trend upward all week with Friday looking very warm. These temperatures will keep an active snow melt through the week. Automated mountain stations indicate water equivalents of around one inch to nearly two inches melting from the snowpack the past few days. It appears the impact from rain falling on the melting snowpack will not be significant through the week. The next chance for widespread precipitation looks to be later Friday night into Saturday. Cooler temperatures will then arrive for the weekend. Minor flooding is most likely along the upper Wind River above Diversion Dam, tributaries of the Snake River in Teton County, and the creeks along the western slope of the Bighorn Mountains. These waterways include Pacific Creek, the Gros Ventre River, Medicine Lodge Creek, Paintrock Creek, and Tensleep Creek all of which will generally remain bankfull. Remember, during active snowmelt runoff, mountain and foothill creeks flow highest from late evening through early morning. Recreationists should stay away from these cold, fast-moving streams and avoid camping near any waterway. Do not attempt to cross a creek or stream on foot as the power of the water will easily carry you downstream.