Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. In very steep avalanche terrain the chance to trigger slabs to three foot depths continues. For a second day, warm morning temperatures in the mountains will quickly rise well above freezing. This rapid warming will soften and weaken the snowpack making these slabs significantly more sensitive to failure this afternoon. Wet loose avalanche activity can also be expected on all sunlit aspects today.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Another day of high pressure and sunny skies is expected on Saturday. Mountain temperatures are to again reach near the forty degree mark. Winds are to be light. The general avalanche hazard is expected to increase to Considerable during the day. Sunlight and warm temperatures will again stress the slab strength in very steep avalanche terrain. In the afternoon backcountry travelers will have an increased likelihood of triggering these slabs that could have depths to three feet. These slabs have the potential to release naturally in cliff areas and are most prominent in terrain above 9000 feet but can be found at lower elevations in isolated areas.