Togwotee Pass

An avalanche warning is in effect. The general avalanche hazard is HIGH. Dangerous avalanche conditions exist and travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.Up to two feet of new snow and strong southwest winds have created unstable slabs on a base of weak faceted snow. Natural avalanche activity in likely and human triggered avalanches are very likely on steep slopes. Slabs depths of two to four feet are possible and slides are likely to step down into the old faceted snow.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Moderate to heavy snowfall will continue overnight with additional accumulations of six to 14 inches expected in the mountains by morning. Temperatures will be in the 20s. Winds will be west-southwest at 25 to 35 with gusts to 50 miles per hour. On Friday the snowfall intensity will decrease to some extent; however another five to seven inches are likely to fall in the mountains during the day. Temperatures will be in the 20s and winds will be west to southwest at 20 to 25 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be HIGH at all elevations and in all areas. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Small natural and human triggered avalanches are certain. Medium and large natural avalanches are likely and human triggered avalanches are very likely. In some areas these avalanches could step down to the ground. Some of these events could run full track.