Togwotee Pass

New snow is falling on a stable snowpack that is capped with a variety of surfaces including hard and slick crusts. With only an inch or two of snow expected today, the avalanche danger will remain low.. .In the afternoon, backcountry skiers and riders should watch out for very small wind formed slabs or drifts, especially in unforgiving terrain where even a small amount of moving snow could have serious consequences.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The incoming system, although weak, will at least bring a change in the weather and some accumulating snow. Expect snowfall to start by 5am and end during the evening. Four to six inches could fall in the Teton area during that time with slightly lesser amounts in the other forecast areas. Southwest to west winds are to be light during this event with 10-15 mph averages. Temperatures are to be relatively uniform with all elevations starting near 20 degrees in the morning, rising into the upper twenties in the afternoon. The general avalanche danger is expected to be Low throughout the day due to limited accumulation and light winds in the forecast. This new snow will fall on hard and slick snow surfaces on a variety of aspects and elevations. Very small wind slabs could start to form by the afternoon and if actual snowfall exceeds forecast amounts, the danger could increase to Moderate. Check the morning forecasts for updated danger ratings and details. Backcountry travelers are encouraged to remember that on steep slopes with a sustained pitch, even a couple inches of moving snow can pick up enough volume to knock someone over and carry them into unforgiving terrain.