Togwotee Pass

The Togwotee Pass zone received one to two inches of snow overnight with west-northwest winds averaging in the twenties. Small, 8”-10” thick wind slabs exist on isolated steeper slopes and rollovers in the upper elevations. Loose snow avalanches are also possible on steeper, shady terrain. The old snow surface is a mix of sun crust, wind board and dry faceted snow in sheltered areas. Determining how the new snow is bonding may be tricky. While out searching for soft snow today be sure to maintain good travel protocols like only exposing one person at a time to hazards and ensuring everyone in your party understands the plan.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Unsettled weather overnight could bring one to two inches of snow for the Tetons though it looks to favor the Togwotee zone with trace amounts expected in the Southwest Trails. The wind will remain out of the west overnight and through tomorrow with averages in the low twenties. Expect similar temperatures as today with highs into the twenties near 9,000ft.As the wind continues to transport snow the main concern will be small, isolated wind slabs on steeper slopes. Remember the old snow surface is incredibly variable so it will be difficult to discern how well this new load has bonded. The risk of small loose snow avalanches remains a concern as well on steeper, shady slopes. Though both of these problems are expected to be small and isolated, they could become dangerous if caught off guard in consequential terrain. These problems may pose more of a risk in areas that have seen higher snowfall accumulations. Because of the size and isolated distribution of these avalanche problems, the avalanche danger will be Low.