Lawinenlagebericht

Togwotee Pass

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Lawinengefahr

Sun
Hochgebirge
2 · Mässig
Waldgrenze
2 · Mässig
Unterhalb
Keine Stufe
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Kernpunkte

The chance continues for backcountry riders to trigger slab avalanches in previously wind loaded, steep terrain. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully and avoid any terrain where even small slides can have serious consequences. 

Lawinenprobleme

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1–2

    Poor snowpack structure persists in the Togwotee forecast area. Weak snow is buried beneath harder snow, making slab avalanches possible. If triggered, slabs will be hard with depths of 1-3 feet. These slabs are most likely to be found in terrain above 8500 feet, especially in terrian with a northerly component in aspect. Be suspicious of any terrain where the consequences of triggering an avalanche are high including small paths than run directly into terrain traps.  

    (12/7/2023)

    This persistent slab avalanche that occured on Barbers Point is a great example of steep terrain to avoid above trees and hazards where consequences are high. 

Avalanche Discussion

The snowpack on Togwotee remains relatively unchanged. Obvious signs of instability are becoming less frequent. This doesn’t mean you won’t trigger an avalanche, it simply means it’s harder to resist the urge to travel on steep slopes. Stay conservative and wait until the confidence of a stable snowpack increases. Monitor not just underlying weaknesses but also the current snow surfaces. In cold, shaded areas that are fairly shallow, the entire snowpack  could be rotting out, (turning to faceted snow). Surface hoar growth should also be looked for as areas of surface hoar can greatly increase the chance for avalanches once new snow and slabs form on top of them. 

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