Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 8,500 feet. At the upper elevations westerly winds continue to drift snow into avalanche starting zones along exposed ridge crests. Humans who venture into steep avalanche prone terrain could trigger slab avalanches up to two feet in depth. Avalanches are unlikely below an elevation of 8,500 feet where the general avalanche hazard is LOW.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Skies will be cloudy with periods of light snowfall and flurries. In the mountains accumulations of one to three inches of new snow are possible. Temperatures at 9,000 feet will be in the 20s. Summit winds will be westerly at 20 to 30 with gusts to 45 miles per hour. At the upper elevations strong west winds will continue to drift snow into avalanche starting zones on lee aspects along exposed ridge crests. Humans who venture into these areas could trigger soft surface slabs one to two feet deep. Some potential may persist in isolated areas for deeper slabs to fail on a layer of faceted snow and crust near the base of the snowpack. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE at the upper elevations and LOW at the mid and lower elevations.