Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. As temperatures increase and the sun begins to affect the snowpack, the avalanche hazard will increase. On sunlit aspects, surface wet slides could sweep skiers or riders over cliff bands, or bury them in terrain traps. If clear skies prevail throughout the day, the chance of wet slides will increase in likelihood and volume. On shaded aspects, soft slabs up to 18 inches in depth could be triggered in steep wind loaded terrain.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A ridge of high pressure will build over the Rockies through Sunday, pumping in a much warmer Pacific air mass into the area. Over night lows should dip into the teens, and then rise into the high 20s in the mountains, and near 40 in the valley. Ridge top winds are forecasted to be in the 20s out of the Southwest.AVALANCHE HAZARD FORECAST FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS, AND SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAS:Before the heat of the day, the general avalanche hazard will be MODERATE at the high elevation and LOW below 9,000 feet. As temperature increases and the sun begins to affect the snowpack, the avalanche hazard will increase to MODERATE at all elevations. On sunlit aspects, surface wet slides could sweep riders over cliff bands, or bury them in terrain traps. On shaded aspects above 9,000 feet, wind slabs are the primary concern.Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.