Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE above 8,000 feet. Nine inches of new snow has been added to an unstable snowpack that rests on a base of weak, faceted snow. Skiers and riders could trigger dangerous slabs to three feet in depth in steep, wind-loaded avalanche terrain. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious routefinding and conservative decision-making are essential.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Moderate snowfall will continue into Wednesday morning under a moist northwest flow with several more inches of accumulation before decreasing during the day. Winds along exposed ridges will be northwesterly at 25 mph overnight slowing to 10 miles per hour by noon. Temperatures at 9,500 feet will remain in the teens through the day.The general avalanche hazard for areas above 8000 feet in the Tetons will be HIGH Wednesday. Forecasted wind and snow will continue to increase the possibility for naturally releasing and human triggered slides at the mid and upper elevations on many aspects. Slide depths will increase along with the chance of slides pulling out older, deeper slabs to several feet in depth to the ground.In the Greys River area less snow has fallen but the snowpack has similar weaknesses as the Teton Pack. The hazard there is expected to be CONSIDERABLE.In thte Togwotee Pass area with a shallower snowpack and less new snow forecasted the hazard is expected to remain MODERATE.