Tetons

The snowpack is mostly stable. In very steep terrain above 9,000 feet, backcountry travelers might be able to trigger a small loose snow sluff or a shallow, isolated pocket of very soft slab in leeward terrain near ridgelines. Elsewhere, avalanches are unlikely. The primary hazard remains the shallow, early season snowpack and hidden obstacles just below the snow surface.

As a cold front moves across the region, light snowfall will begin tonight and continue through most of the day on Monday. By Monday evening, the Tetons could receive 3 to 5 inches of new snow. Overnight lows in the mountains will drop into the single digits before climbing into the mid-teens during the day. Southwesterly ridgetop winds will range from 10 to 20 miles per hour.In the Tetons, the general avalanche hazard could increase to Moderate above 9,000 feet depending on the amount of new snow and wind overnight. In steep, leeward terrain up there, skiers and riders may be able to trigger small pockets of soft slab and shallow loose snow sluffs. Below 9,000 feet, where winds will be lighter, the avalanche hazard is expected to remain Low.Less snow accumulated during the last storm in the Togwotee Pass and Southwest Trails forecast zones. Lighter amounts of new snow are in store for these areas tomorrow, and the general avalanche hazard is expected to remain Low. In very steep terrain above 9,000 feet, backcountry travelers might be able to trigger a small loose snow sluff or a shallow, isolated pocket of soft slab on leeward slopes near ridgelines.