Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW. The shallow snowpack is mostly stable and avalanches are unlikely. Forecasted snow and wind will increase the possibility of user triggered slides in isolated pockets up to a foot in depth near cliff areas and steep, north facing couloirs.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )After light snow Tuesday night a strong system will bring increasing winds then moderate snowfall by late Wednesday morning then possibly heavy snowfall in the afternoon and evening. Snowfall amounts up to six inches are possible by by evening. Winds will be strong from the West to Southwest with forty mile per hour averages and gusts to 70. Forecasted snow and high winds will rapidly increase the General Avalanche Hazard through the day to CONSIDERABLE. All aspects have some weak surfaces and/or layers that will make triggering slides hard to predict. This will be the first period this winter when hazard evaluation skills like ski cutting safe slopes, digging snow pits and using good route finding skills will be essential.