Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE and will be on the rise today due to increasing temperatures. Areas of unstable snow persist on steep, wind-loaded aspects. Humans who venture onto steep, avalanche-prone slopes could trigger dense surface slab avalanches one to three feet in depth. In some areas these slabs may have the potential to step down into older layers of weak faceted snow buried deep in the snowpack. Wet-loose slides will be possible in the afternoon. Today's steadily rising temperatures will increase the sensitivity of these slabs to human triggers. Plan your day to avoid avalanche terrain, particularly in the afternoon, and do not sit below avalanche paths.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Some light snowfall will continue overnight with generally light accumulations expected. On Sunday the winter climate regime that we have experienced during the past 25 days will rapidly transition to a spring like regime. Skies will clear and the warming trend that began last night will continue. Skies will become clear and temperatures will rise into the 30s.This quick transition to a significantly warmer and dryer environment will cause unstable conditions as our winter snowpack struggles to adjust to these rapid changes. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be CONSIDERABLE during this period of significant transition and could increase to HIGH during the day as skies clear and temperatures warm. Large, natural avalanches from the highest peaks in the Teton Range are possible. In steep active avalanche paths, humans could trigger dangerous deep slab avalanches. Wet slides are possible in steep sunlit cliff areas. Excellent terrain evaluation skills and a conservative approach to terrain choices will be essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain.