Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW. Riders and skiers could find isolated pockets of slab to 12 inches in depth on steep, wind loaded terrain near high ridgecrests. Wet loose avalanches may occur at lower elevations where the snowpack is warming and beginning to rot.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A Pacific storm system will pass mostly south of the region but provide moisture for light snow in the Greys area Tuesday morning and the Tetons by afternoon. Temperatures will drop into the single digits Monday night then climb into the mid twenties Tuesday. Southerly ridgetop winds at 10 to 15 miles per hour are forecasted for the day. AVALANCHE HAZARD FORECAST FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS, AND SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAS:The General Avalanche Hazard tomorrow morning is expected to be MODERATE at Upper elevations where pockets of soft slabs to eighteen inches in depth remain from recent snows in lee, shaded aspects. At Mid and lower elevations the hazard will begin at LOW then increase if sufficient sunshine warms the snow. Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.