Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Backcountry travelers venturing into steep terrain are likely to trigger slab avalanches one to three feet in depth on a variety of aspects at all elevations. Mountain temperatures are already close to 20 degrees warmer than yesterday morning. On southerly aspects, these temperatures and sunshine will make slabs easier to trigger and they could occur naturally. On those sunlit slopes, wet loose sluffs could also release spontaneously. Clear skies and recent new snow may lure skiers and riders into compromising terrain. Evaluate the snowpack carefully, use cautious route finding and make conservative decisions.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A ridge of high pressure will move into the region on Monday along with warm air aloft creating strong temperature inversions. Mountain temperatures will rise into the 30s. Skies will be mostly clear and westerly ridgetop winds will back to the southwest at 10 to 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be CONSIDERABLE on Monday. Backcountry travelers venturing into steep terrain are likely to trigger slab avalanches two to four feet in depth on a variety of aspects at all elevations. On southerly aspects, warm temperatures and sunshine will make these slides more susceptible to failure and make natural activity possible. Evaluate the snowpack carefully, use cautious route finding and make conservative decisions.