Togwotee Pass

At the higher elevations the present snowpack is mostly stable and avalanches are unlikely. Normal caution is advised. Snow depths below an elevation of 8,500 feet are currently insufficient for avalanche concerns. Warm temperatures and sunshine have created sun crusts, and cold clear nights have fostered surface hoar growth. Faceting processes have been active in the snowpack since the end of the last storm cycle, 10 days ago. Present snow surfaces are expected to become persistent weak layers and sliding surfaces during the next storm cycle. A Winter Storm Watch for the period from late Thursday night through Saturday morning has been issued by the National Weather Service.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Conditions will remain dry through Wednesday night as the upper ridge moves across the region. Temperatures will continue to be inverted in the morning and rise into the 30s and 40s. Light winds will begin to increase from the southwest in the afternoon, and clouds will also increase on Wednesday evening.The general avalanche hazard remains LOW at the higher elevations. Normal caution is advised. Snow depths below an elevation of 8,500 feet are insufficient for avalanche concerns.