Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 9,000 feet and LOW below that elevation. At the higher elevations recent snow and west winds have formed soft slabs up to 18 inches deep. On steep, wind loaded slopes these slabs could be triggered by a person on a sled, snowboard or on skis. Always travel one at a time on slopes and avoid avalanche run-out areas when riders are above. Avalanches are unlikely below an elevation of 9,000 feet except in isolated pockets.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )An increasing westerly flow will bring increasing snowfall to the region by Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures will climb from morning lows near five degrees to the upper teens. Ridge top winds will be southwesterly at 25 miles per hour in the morning veering to westerly and increasing to 35 miles per hour by afternoon. In the Tetons the avalanche hazard is expected to be Moderate but will increase with strengthening winds then snow during the day. Soft slabs to three feet in depth rest on steep slopes above 8,500 feet. Backcountry travelers could easily trigger dangerous slabs or sloughs that could entrain large amounts of snow. Periods of sunshine could trigger loose sloughs, particularly under cornices or cliff areas.In the Togwotee Pass and Greys River areas the avalanche hazard will be Moderate. Backcountry users could trigger slabs to 12 inches in depth on steep, lee slopes or chutes at higher elevations.