Togwotee Pass

Above 9,000 feet, a hard rain crust that formed in October persists on easterly through northerly to westerly aspects, and backcountry travelers might be able to trigger an isolated pocket of shallow surface slab failing on this bed surface. Elsewhere, recent snowfall accumulated onto bare ground, and the snowpack lacks sufficient depth for avalanche activity.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Cloud cover will increase during the day on Sunday ahead of a Pacific low pressure system slated to bring snowfall to the region starting Sunday night. Overnight lows in the mountains will be near 20 before rising into the mid-30s during the day. Southwesterly ridgetop winds will range from 10 to 20 miles per hour.At the upper elevations, the general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW on Sunday. Some potential may remain for skiers and riders to trigger a shallow surface slab in steep, avalanche-prone starting zones where wind drifted snow lies upon a weak layer of faceted snow underlain by a slick crust. Remember, early season conditions exist, and even small slides can cause serious injury by carrying backcountry travelers into exposed rocks and other obstacles. Avalanche hazards are not a concern in terrain where the recent new snow fell onto bare ground.