Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above 7,500 feet and LOW below that elevation where snow depths are quite shallow and avalanches are unlikely. Above 7,500 feet unstable soft surface slabs up to 18 inches deep lie upon good sliding surfaces and a weak layer of buried surface hoar. These surface slabs are likely to be easily triggered by humans in steep wind loaded avalanche starting zones. Avoid known avalanche paths and terrain traps.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Skies are expected to clear overnight and be partly cloudy tomorrow. Mountain temperatures will fall to near zero tonight and rise into the teens tomorrow. Winds are expected to veer to the north and decrease to around 15 MPH. Ski Patrol workers are scheduled to fire explosives in the Cirque and Headwall areas of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on Tuesday. AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND GREYS RIVER/SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREASThe general avalanche hazard for Tuesday is expected to be MODERATE above 7,500 feet and LOW below 7,500 feet. Decreasing winds, cooler temperatures and settlement of the new snow will significantly decrease the potential for natural avalanche activity, however unstable soft slabs up to two feet in depth will be easily triggered by backcountry users and present a very significant hazard. The instability observed today is likely to persist and awaits human triggers. Use caution and avoid steep wind loaded avalanche prone slopes, cliff areas and terrain traps.