Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. In steep, wind loaded terrain at higher elevations, skiers or riders have the potential trigger recently formed soft surface slabs. In areas that received greater snowfall amounts, these slabs could have depths to two feet. In isolated areas, the possibility for large loads to trigger full depth hard slab avalanches on very steep avalanche paths may persist.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A system to pass Northeast of the area carries the slight chance for light snow showers to the region, particularly East of the Continental Divide. Otherwise, skies are expected to be partly cloudy with mountain temperatures rising into the upper teens to low twenties. Ridge top winds are to increase slightly with 25-30 mph averages expected Friday morning, before decreasing slightly in the afternoon. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate. In steep wind loaded terrain at the upper elevations, skiers or riders will have the potential to trigger pockets of surface slab to two feet in depth. In isolated areas, weak layers persist at the base of the snowpack. Avalanches involving this layer are thought to only be possible in the Southwest Trails and the Togwotee Areas. Triggering such a slide is likely to require large loads.