Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Over 2 feet of new snow with 2 inches of moisture has fallen during the past week that now rests on weaker buried snow layers. Surface slabs up to four feet in depth could be triggered by travellers and have the potential to dig down and carry deeper snow and run full path. Larger triggers like the third or fourth person on a slope may cause a slide to start.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The next system will move into the region about noon Monday and continue until noon Tuesday. Mountain areas could see six to twelve inches of snow from the storm. Highs Monday will reach into the upper twenties and winds should be southwesterly to westerly 20 to 25 mph. AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND GREYS RIVER/SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREASThe general avalanche hazard will drop to CONSIDERABLE Monday as the new snow settles. Deeper, dangerous slab avalanches remain a concern but may require a stonger trigger than a single traveler. Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.