Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is LOW. In areas that held snow prior to this weeks snow, shallow soft slabs have formed on weak, faceted snow and crusts. These slabs could be triggered by backcountry travelers in steep, wind loaded terrain today with depths of 6 inches to one foot.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Steady snowfall is expected to continue through midnight before decreasing early Monday morning. Scattered snow showers remain possible during the day Monday as drier air moves into the area. Temperatures are to remain cool on Monday with mountain highs in the mid teens expected.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate at upper elevations where new snow and strong winds have formed soft slabs to up to eighteen inches in depth. These slabs could be human triggered in steep areas where they have formed on the previously existing weak snowpack.