Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is LOW today. Above 9,000 feet isolated pockets of surface slab up to 18 inches deep lie upon weak old snow surfaces and could be triggered by humans in steep wind loaded avalanche starting zones. Below 8,500 feet snow coverage is minimal or non-existent.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A long fetch of moisture is forecasted to begin to impact the region late on Saturday night, bringing 4 to 6 inches of new snow by Sunday evening. Mountain temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 20s before rising into the low 30s during the day on Sunday. The valley should remain above freezing overnight, and then climb into the 40s tomorrow. Ridgetop winds are projected to veer to the west and remain in the mid 20s to mid 30s with gusts into the 40s.The General Avalanche Hazard is MODERATE on shaded, upper-elevation starting zones and will continue to increase as weight is added to the existing, faceted weak layer, which is now 18 to 30 inches below the surface. Serious consequences will result if backcountry travelers trigger this buried weak layer. Pockets of new soft slab up to 1 foot could also be human triggered along ridgelines in upper elevations starting zones. Avalanches are unlikely below 8,500 feet.