Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Additional snowfall, added to the recent storms has resulted in surface slabs to four feet in depth that could be triggered by backcountry users today in steep terrain. These slabs have the potential to trigger deeper instabilities that lie on or near the ground surface resulting in large avalacnhes that may run full path. Avalanches may initiate naturally simply through additional snowfall or may trigger after several riders have crossed a slope.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Another storm warning has been issued for the area for Monday night into Tuesday with an additional foot of snow possible at the upper elevations. Overnight winds are to increase to 20 to 30 mph from the Southwest and overnight mountain temperatures in the upper teens are expected.AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND GREYS RIVER/SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREASThe general avalanche danger will raise to HIGH at the mid and upper elevations on Tuesday if the expected snowfall and accompanying increased winds materialize. This increased load is expected to raise the hazard on a variety of aspects and provide the likelyhood of natural avalanche activity that may be large in size. If the significant snowfall and strong winds are not recieved the hazard will remain CONSIDERABLE with hard slab avalanches being possible but most likely requiring a trigger to initiate. Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.