Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above 8,500 feet and LOW below 8,500 feet where very little snow remains. At the higher elevations, the possibility persists for skiers and riders to trigger full depth, hard slab avalanches on steep slopes in isolated areas. Larger triggers, such as snowmachines, may be necessary to initiate such an event.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The general avalanche hazard is expected to be: LOW in the Teton area where backcountry users have a diminishing potential to trigger isolated pockets of surface slab to twelve inch depths in very steep, shaded terrain. MODERATE in the Togwotee Pass area where the possibility persists for skiers and riders to trigger full depth hard slabs in isolated areas in 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 travelers have the potential to trigger full depth hard slabs in isolated areas in steep terrain as well as isolated pockets of surface slab to twelve inches in depth on very steep, shaded slopes above 8,500 feet.