Togwotee Pass

Strong temperature inversions rebuilt overnight with the mountains starting out around 20 degrees warmer than the valleys. Backcountry travelers might be able to trigger an isolated pocket of slab up to a foot deep in very steep, avalanche prone terrain above 9,000 feet. While small, these slides have the potential of sweeping skiers and riders over cliff bands or into thinly covered terrain. Below 9,000 feet, avalanches are unlikely.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Expect clear skies tonight as a ridge of high pressure moves over the region. Temperature inversions will build overnight with mountain lows near 10 and the valleys in the negative single digits. As the day warms, the mountains will climb back into the mid-20s as the valleys surge to near freezing. Cloud cover will increase during the day ahead of a weak Pacific disturbance tracking to the north of the area. In the morning, southwesterly ridgetop winds will increase to 15 to 25 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Low on Monday. In very steep, avalanche prone terrain above 9,000 feet, skiers and riders might be able to trigger an isolated pocket of slab up to a foot deep. Avalanches are unlikely below 9,000 feet.