Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE today. Old weaknesses persist near the base of the snowpack. In steep avalanche terrain the possibility continues to trigger dangerous hard slab avalanches in limited but hard to predict areas. The triggering of these slabs will likely require larger loads such as snowmobiles or groups of riders or skiers however the presence of one person on a thin, weak point on the slope could also cause its failure.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Areas of light to moderate snowfall are expected tonight and Friday. Winds with this system are expected to be light from the West. Highs on Friday are to be in the mid twenties.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate on Friday. In steep terrain, the possibility to trigger dangerous hard slab avalanches exists in limited but hard to predict areas. The triggering of the slabs will likely require larger loads such as snowmobiles or groups of riders or skiers however it could be caused by even one person who crosses a particularly weak spot on the slope could cause the failure.