Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Backcountry travelers could trigger newly formed wind slabs up to 18 inches in depth in steep, wind loaded terrain. Some chance persists for deeper releases up to 4 feet. As the day warms, any extended periods of sunshine will make these slabs, along with loose snow sluffs, more susceptible to failure and natural releases will be possible. Sunlit slopes and the terrain beneath them should be avoided in the afternoon.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )High pressure is expected to build into the region Wednesday bringing drier conditions and clearer skies. Overnight lows in the mountains will be near 10 rising into the mid 20s on Wednesday. Ridgetop winds will be out of the west to northwest at 15 to 25 miles per hour.The General Avalanche Hazard is expected to be CONSIDERABLE on Wednesday. Backcountry travelers could trigger newly formed wind slabs up to two feet in depth in steep, wind loaded terrain. Some chance persists for deeper releases up to 5 feet. As the day warms, any extended periods of sunshine will make these slabs more susceptible to failure.