Avalanche forecast

Togwotee Pass

Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
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Highlights

Heightened avalanche conditions exist at upper elevations where wind slabs continue to grow. Snowfall from the past three days has been light density and is being easily transported by moderate winds. These slabs are expected to be small in most areas but could be dangerous in consequential terrain and larger in areas with a greater fetch. On sheltered slopes near 40 degrees loose dry avalanches are possible. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully today for signs of wind deposited snow.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Wind slabs have been observed at the upper elevations on many aspects. These slabs may be one to two feet thick and showed signs of instability yesterday. Watch for shooting cracks in wind loaded snow. Careful assessment near wind loaded terrain features is key. Though these avalanches are expected to be on the smaller side they may be able to generate enough force to knock down a person if caught off guard. Specific terrain features may be capable of producing an avalanche large enough to bury a person.

Avalanche Discussion

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Light snow flurries continue through the night with one to two inches being possible. This evening the temperature will remain cold near zero with west northwest winds averaging in the teens. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy and wind speed and direction will remain roughly the same as overnight. Expect another cold one as temperatures will stay in the single digits at mid and high elevations.Recent snowfall was fairly light density and easily transported by the wind which is continuing to build wind slabs in the upper elevations. Though not a widespread problem capable of producing large and destructive avalanches, these slabs require careful snow and terrain assessment in order to avoid trouble. The loose, dry avalanche problem is isolated to the aforementioned steep, sheltered terrain. Even small avalanches can still create big consequences if you are swept through terrain traps so choose your terrain carefully. The avalanche danger at upper elevations will remain Moderate and Low at all other elevations.

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