Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is LOW in the morning and will increase to MODERATE in the afternoon. Sunshine and warm temperatures will increase the hazard through the day. Human triggered and naturally releasing wet loose slides are possible on very steep slopes.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The high pressure will continue to build with clear, cold nights and warm, sunny days. Saturday morning lows will be in the low twenties then temperatures will rise into the upper thirties or warmer during the day. Winds will be from the north at ten miles per hour along the crests.The new snow will continue to settle with continued melt-freeze cycles. Conditions will be quite stable in the morning then the chance of triggering wet-loose slides within the new snow will increase with warming temperatures. Cornice drops and sloughs beginning from cliff areas could also initiate slides during the heat of the day. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate Saturday.