Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard remains MODERATE above an elevation of 8,000 feet. Strong southeast to west winds have formed surface slabs in steep leeward terrain to depths of eighteen depths. Riders and skiers have the potential to trigger these slabs as well as hard slabs up to 30 inches deep that lie upon a persistent weak layer at the base of the snowpack. These hard slabs are dangerous as they could be triggered by the first person on a slope or after a slope has been crossed multiple times. At the lower elevations the general avalanche hazard is LOW and avalanches are unlikely.