Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard this morning is LOW, and will increase to MODERATE during the day as snowfall and strong South and Southwest winds create new soft slabs. Increasing hazard will continue through the day relative to the amount of loading by new snow and wind. Backcountry travelers need to pay attention to the rate of this loading and adjust their plans accordingly. The chance of triggering a deeper slab, up to 12 inches below the new snow, will also rise throughout the day.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch to be in effect from Monday morning to Tuesday afternoon for much of Western Wyoming. Cloud cover is forecasted to increase through Sunday night as a cold, Pacific storm system approaches. Light accumulations are possible by Monday morning, before snowfall increases in the afternoon and evening. Four to eight inches of new snow could fall by the end of Monday. Mountain temperatures should rise into the teens during the day. Southerly winds, ranging from 20 to 25 mph, are projected to veer westerly later in the day.The General Avalanche Hazard will increase from LOW to MODERATE as snowfall and strong South and Southwest winds create new soft slabs. Increasing hazard will continue through the day relative to the amount of loading by new snow and wind. Backcountry travelers need to pay attention to the rate of this loading and adjust their plans accordingly. The chance of triggering a deeper slab, up to 18 inches below the new snow, will also rise throughout the day as loads increase.