Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is MODERATE. Recent snow and strong wind events have formed surface slabs to two feet in depth in steep avalanche terrain. These slabs may be triggered by backcountry riders or skiers today and will increase in size and sensitivity as they are loaded by today's storm.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Some light snow is expected tonight with moderate West winds before storm conditions return Thursday afternoon with heavy snow fall and Southwest winds averaging 30-45 miles per hour. Mountain temperatures are to be slightly warmer, reaching into the mid teens. The general avalanche hazard in the Tetons is expected to be Considerable at higher elevations where the wind continues to load surface slabs on leeward slopes. At lower elevations the hazard is expected to be moderate with human triggered slides possible. In the Greys River area the hazard is expected to be Considerable.In the Togwotee Pass area the hazard is expected to be Moderate.