Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 8,500 feet and LOW below that elevation. At the higher elevations the potential continues for people to trigger full depth, hard slab avalanches in very steep terrain. Larger loads such as snow machines may be necessary to trigger such an avalanche. In the afternoon wet slides will be possible as increasing temperatures and sunlight weaken the snowpack.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Periods of snow are expected tonight and into Friday morning with the Salt Range expected to see the most snow accumulation. Lingering snow showers are possible Friday afternoon as clearing occurs. Temperatures are to reach the upper twenties at higher elevations and winds from varying directions are to have 10-15 mile per hour averages. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be: LOW in the Tetons where backcountry users have the potential to trigger isolated pockets of surface slabs to eighteen inch depths in steep, shaded terrain. MODERATE in the Togwotee Pass area where the possibility persists to trigger full depth hard slabs in some areas of very steep terrain. Larger triggers such as snowmachines may be necessary to initiate such an event. MODERATE in the Southwest Trails/Greys River area where backcountry riders and skiers have the potential to trigger full depth hard slabs in steep terrain as well as surface slabs to twelve inches in depth on very steep shaded slopes. Wet slides may become possible in the afternoon in all areas depending on the timing of clearing and amount of warming that occurs.