Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Weaknesses associated with faceted snow persist in the snowpack. Dangerous slabs could still be triggered on some very steep wind loaded aspects. These slabs might be difficult to trigger and may require multiple passes by snowmachines or skiers before a weak point is encountered and a slab avalanche is released.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. ) A Pacific storm system will spread some light snow into the mountains Sunday night into Monday morning. Depths of 1 to 3 inches are expected in the Tetons and 2 to 4 inches in the Wyoming and Salt River Ranges. The snowfall will end with a building high pressure ridge during the day Monday. Daytime highs will climb to twenty degrees f. and ridgetop winds will be southwest to westerly at 15 to 20 mph.AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON AREAThe general avalanche hazard is expected to remain LOW at all elevations on Monday, as mostly stable snow exists. No significant avalanche activity has been reported in over a week.AVLANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TOGWOTEE PASS/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND GREYS RIVER/SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREASThe general avalanche hazard is expected to remain MODERATE. Weaknesses associated with faceted snow persist in the snowpack. Dangerous slabs could be triggered on some very steep wind loaded aspects. These slabs may require multiple passes by snowmachines or skiers before a weak point is encountered and a slab avalanche is released.Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.