Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Strong southwesterly to westerly ridgetop winds along with 10 inches of heavy new snow have created dense surface slabs. These slabs lie upon lighter density snow and strong crusts. Skiers and riders could trigger these slabs to depths of 18 inches on steep, wind loaded slopes. On sunlit aspects, any extended periods of sunshine in the afternoon will make these slabs more susceptible to failure and bring about the possibility of wet loose sluffs. Note: This is the last morning advisory of the season for the Continental Divide / Togwotee Pass Area. Afternoon advisories for Western Wyoming will continue through April 17. Snowpack summaries and avalanche event data and mapping will continue to be updated periodically. Weather stations will continue to operate and attributes such as snowfall amounts, temperatures, and wind information can be monitored through the Weather and Snow Data link on our website. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS SEASON!

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Snowfall intensity will decrease overnight followed by a brief lull on Wednesday before the next weather system begins to move through Wednesday night. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in lows teens before rising into the mid 20s during the day. Southwesterly to westerly ridgetop winds will decrease to 10 to 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be CONSIDERABE in the higher elevations of Teton and Greys River areas. There, backcountry travelers could trigger dense, dangerous surface slabs up to two feet in depth on steep, wind loaded slopes. In the Togwotee Pass area, the general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE. Skiers and riders could trigger newly developed pockets of soft slab up to a foot deep in steep, wind loaded terrain.