Togwotee Pass

Since yesterday morning, a few inches of light density snow fell on Togwotee Pass. The new has fallen on old snow surfaces of facets and crusts. On steep terrain, especially on slopes where the snowpack lacks cohesion, shallow snow sluffs could be triggered by backcountry travelers. The main hazard continues to be the thin snowpack and hidden obstacles; where small slides could have significant consequences.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Periods of light snow showers are expected to continue overnight and through tomorrow morning. Accumulation amounts will be similar today with a few inches of new snow. Mountain temperatures will remain cold in the single digits to low teens and valleys will climb into the twenties. Overnight, southwesterly winds will be 10 to 20 miles per hour, and tomorrow, winds are expected to lessen and veer toward the north. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Low. Today’s light density snow has fallen upon good sliding surfaces of faceted snow and crusts. On steep terrain, especially where the snowpack lacks cohesion, shallow sluffs will be possible. The main hazard continues to be hidden obstacles in the thin snowpack, and any moving snow could have significant consequences.