Small pockets of wind slab formed by west to north winds and loose snow sluffs could be human triggered in steep avalanche starting zones and cliff areas, especially during the heat of the day. Normal caution is advised
At the higher elevations isolated pockets of wind slab up to a foot in depth could be human triggered in steep, wind loaded avalanche starting zones. These surface slabs and loose snow sluffs are expected to become more sensitive to human triggers as the day warms.
( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Some clouds and mountain snow showers are likely during the early evening hours. Skies are expected to at least partially clear after midnight. Skies will be mostly sunny on Tuesday. Colder air is moving in from the northwest. Temperatures are forecast to drop into the single digits by daybreak and rise into the 20s during the day. Ridge crest winds will continue to veer towards the north at speeds of 10 to 20 miles per hour. Depending on the amount of snow received overnight and the strength of the wind the general avalanche hazard is anticipated to be LOW in the Teton and Greys River areas on Tuesday. At the upper elevations isolated pockets of wind slab could be triggered by people who venture into steep avalanche starting zones, couloirs and cliff areas. These slides could knock a person over or sweep them over a cliff or down a very steep slope. The general avalanche hazard in the Togwotee Pass area is expected to be MODERATE. In that area deep slab instabilities continue to be a potential hazard.
