Avalanche forecast

Tetons

Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The snowpack is mostly stable however low hazard does not mean mean there is no hazard. Isolated pockets of surface slab pose a threat to humans who venture into extreme terrain. Triggering a small avalanche on a hanging snowfield, above a cliff or terrain trap or in a steep chute or rocky area could have severe consequences.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1

    At the mid and upper elevations isolated pockets of wind slab up to 18 inches in depth could be human triggered in very steep avalanche prone terrain.

Avalanche Discussion

Snow is expected to develop overnight and be pretty steady until midday and then taper off to very light snow. Temperatures will drop into the single digits overnight and rise into the teens during the day. Southwest winds will veer towards the west at speeds of 15 to 25 miles per hour.At the upper elevations the west to southwest winds will begin to form shallow pockets of new soft slab on leeward aspects. The general avalanche hazard in the Teton Area is expected to be LOW in the morning and could increase to MODERATE at the higher elevations if significant snowfall occurs and is accompanied by strong winds. The general avalanche hazard in the Continental Divide/Togwotee Pass and Southwest Trails/Greys River Area is expected to be MODERATE at the upper elevations. Some potential may persist in these areas for humans to trigger persistent slabs on a layer of faceted snow near the base of the snowpack.

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