Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Up to seven inches of new snow and strong winds have created areas of easily triggered, soft slabs to over a foot in depth on steep, lee slopes at higher elevations. The new snow sits on weak, faceted snow from the dry Thanksgiving period. Above 9,000 feet, isolated pockets of deeper dense slabs down to 24 inches lie upon weak, old snow surfaces. Some potential persists for backcountry travelers to trigger slides of this hard snow in steep, wind-loaded starting zones. Below 9,000 feet, the snowpack is shallow and avalanche activity is unlikely.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. ) Scattered snow showers are forecasted for Tuesday night with the chance of a few inches of snow from bands of moisture that will move across the region. Wednesday will be mostly dry and cold with a few mountain snow showers and high temperatures in the single digits. The General Avalanche Hazard is expected to return to LOW. The new light snow will hold the potential for isolated slabs in steep lee areas. Backcountry travelers should watch for these pockets where the strong winds have created slabs.