Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is LOW. Low hazard does not mean no hazard exists. Skiers and riders could trigger isolated pockets of shallow wind slabs in steep terrain above 9000 feet. Avalanches are unlikely at lower elevations.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The next storm system will move into the region from the west. Increasing clouds will bring light snowfall to the upper elevations overnight. Snowfall is likely during the day and will extend to the valley level with two to five inches of accumulation possible at the upper elevations by evening. Temperatures will drop into the teens overnight and rise into the 20s during the day. West winds will increase from 20 to 30 miles per hour by evening. Small pockets of shallow wind slab exist on a variety of aspects at the upper elevations. These stiff slabs could be triggered by skiers or riders in very steep terrain and pose a threat to humans who venture into cliff areas, steep chutes and other extreme terrain features. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW and will be increasing at the highest elevations by evening.