Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW rising to MODERATE in the afternoon. Riders and skiers could find isolated pockets of slab to 12 inches in depth on steep, wind loaded terrain near high ridgecrests. Wet, loose avalanches will become possible on sunlit aspects and on all aspects at lower elevations where the snowpack is warming and beginning to rot.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )An upper level disturbance will move over the region Tuesday night bringing light snow. The system will depart the area Wednesday as an upper ridge builds in, bringing drier and warmer conditions. Daytime highs Wednesday will be in the twenties but sunny areas will see rapid warming of the snow surface. Ridgetop winds from the southwest to west will blow at fifteen miles per hour.AVALANCHE HAZARD FORECAST FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS, AND SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAS:The General Avalanche Hazard tomorrow morning is expected to be MODERATE at Upper elevations where isolated pockets of soft slabs to twelve inches in depth from recent snows lurk in lee, shaded aspects. At Mid and lower elevations the hazard will begin at LOW then increase rapidly as sunshine warms the snow. Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.