Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Recent snow and wind have formed surface slabs in avalanche terrain above 8000'. These slabs could be easily triggered by backcountry riders and skiers in steep wind loaded terrain today with depths of one to three feet. The size and sensitivity of these slabs will increase as new snow and wind continue to place additional loads on them.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Following lighter snow showers overnight, significant snowfall is expected during the day Thursday with four to six inches of additional accumulation expected. Mountain temperatures are to rise from near ten degrees to the upper teens and winds are to be Westerly at 25-35 mph. The general avalanche hazard for the Western Wyoming regions is expected to be CONSIDERABLE at upper elevations where the possibility will exist to trigger slabs to three feet in depth in steep wind loaded avalanche terrain in the morning. The size and sensitivity of these slabs will increase as new snow and strong winds additionally load them as the day progresses.