Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is LOW today. Above 9,000 feet a generally stable, early season snow pack exists. Low does not mean no hazard exists and backcountry users could trigger isolated pockets of surface slabs to 18" deep in high steep terrain that has a Northerly aspect. Below 9000' snow coverage is minimal or non-existent.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Periods of precipitation are expected Saturday in the form of rain in the valleys and snow in high mountains. Winds are to be West at 15-20mph. Mountain temperatures are to reach the low thirties.The General Avalanche Hazard is expected to be LOW. In very steep terrain with Northerly aspects, the chance continues to trigger isolated pockets of soft slab to 18".