Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Dense slabs up to two feet deep persist in some very steep avalanche starting zones above an elevation of 9,000 feet. The potential for a person to trigger one of these slabs will increase as the day warms and is more likely with larger loads such as snowmachines and groups of people. Very steep terrain that is ideal for high-marking, like large open slopes and the steep walls of cirques and bowls may be dangerous. Warm temperatures and sunshine may initiate wet slides on steep sunlit slopes.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Another mild day is expected tomorrow before a series of short wave troughs move into the area ahead of a main low-pressure system approaching from the west. Clouds will increase on Wednesday with light snow expected to develop at the highest elevations by evening. Temperatures will rise into the 20s to 30s. Southwest winds at 15 to 25 will increase to 40 to 45 miles per hour by evening.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE. Dense slabs one to three feet in depth persist in some steep avalanche starting zones. These slabs have gained strength but may still have the potential to be human triggered, especially by multiple persons or snowmachines on the same slope. The potential for these slabs to fail will increase as the day warms.