Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 9,000 feet and LOW below that elevation. At the higher elevations recent southwest winds have formed soft slabs up to 18 inches deep. On very steep, wind loaded slopes these slabs could be triggered by a person on a sled, snowboard or on skis. Avalanches are unlikely below an elevation of 9,000 feet except in isolated pockets.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )This flow will continue to bring periods of snowfall to the region through the night and into Sunday. This flow direction will favor the Wyoming, Salt River, Teton and Gros Ventre Ranges. New snow accumulations of five to ten inches are possible overnight with additional accumulations expected on Sunday. Winds are forecast to be light and variable overnight. On Sunday they will veer towards the west and increase to 20 to 30 miles per hour with higher gusts. Temperatures will be in the teens and 20s.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE at elevations of 8,000 to 10,500 feet. Humans who venture onto very steep slopes could trigger surface slabs up to two feet in depth. Below 8,000 feet the general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW. If overnight winds are significantly stronger than forecasted the avalanche hazard at the higher elevations in the Greys River/Southwest Trails and the Teton areas could increase to CONSIDERABLE.