Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW. Strong winds and dense new snow have created very shallow pockets of wind slab on steep, wind-loaded slopes near ridgelines. Backcountry travelers might be able to trigger one of these pockets, but the consequences should be relatively minor. Avalanches are unlikely below 9,000 feet.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Northwest flow is expected to bring one to three inches of new snow to Western Wyoming overnight, followed by an additional inch or two on Sunday. Overnight lows in the mountains should be near 20 before rising into the mid 20s during the day. The valley will dip into the low to mid 20s before climbing into the upper 30s on Sunday. Ridgetop winds will be northwesterly at 15 to 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to remain LOW Sunday morning. At the upper elevations, shallow pockets of wind slab could be human triggered on steep, wind-loaded slopes near ridgelines. These slabs will grow as new snow accumulates, and could sweep backcountry travelers off their feet or push them into compromising areas.