Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above 8,500 feet. Recently developed soft slabs up to 12 inches deep could be triggered by backcountry travelers on very steep, wind loaded slopes. Some potential persists for deeper slabs, which involve the majority of the snowpack, to be triggered on weak, faceted snow near the ground, particularly on shaded slopes that held snow from October. These slides may need larger triggers, such as snowmobiles, and could be initiated after several people have already ridden a slope. Below 8,500 feet, the general avalanche hazard is LOW and avalanches are unlikely except for small, isolated pockets in very steep terrain.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Zonal flow will bring limited moisture to the area on Sunday producing some cloud cover and a chance for some light, scattered flurries. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the single digits before rising into the low 20s. Southwesterly ridgetop winds will range from 15 to 25 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE at the higher elevations on Sunday. Recently developed soft slabs up to 18 inches deep could be triggered by backcountry travelers on very steep, wind loaded slopes. Some potential persists for deeper slabs, which involve the majority of the snowpack, to be triggered on weak, faceted snow near the ground, particularly on shaded slopes that held snow from October. At the lower elevations, the general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW and avalanches are unlikely.