Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE today. Dense slabs up to two feet in depth exist on some steep wind loaded aspects. These slabs could be triggered by highmarking snowmobilers or skiers and have the potential to pull out deeper weak layers. A large slab avalanche at least four feet in depth was reported to have been triggered by snowmobilers on an east aspect of Lava Mountain on Monday. Similar events could be triggered today. Wet loose and wet slab avalanches are possible today on steep sunlit aspects as temperatures warm. Avoid steep banks, gullies and steep wind loaded avalanche starting zones.