Avalanche forecast

Togwotee Pass

Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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2 · Moderate
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2 · Moderate
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Highlights

The General Avalanche Hazard is MODERATE. Warm temperatures and rain have warmed and weakened the snowpack. Dangerous, concrete-like wet slides will run naturally or be easily triggered in any steep area like road cuts, ravines or even very small slopes. Stay off these areas as the debris sets up instantly.

Avalanche Discussion

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A large storm system is moving toward the region. Snow is expected above 8000 feet and rain below. Overnight mountain lows will be in the twenties and highs near freezing Wednesday. Ridgecrest winds will be southwesterly overnight at 20 to 25 m.p.h. then drop to light tomorrow. 4 to 5 inches of snow are expected by Wednesday afternoon at upper elevations. AVALANCHE HAZARD FORECAST FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS, AND SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAS: The General Avalanche Hazard at all elevations will remain at MODERATE overnight as little cooling combined with warming rain is expected. Rain soaked snow will be very hazardous in steep areas like ravines and road cuts Wednesday morning and highways may be affected. At Upper elevations the new snow may create pockets of soft slabs near ridges.

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