Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 7,500 feet. Unstable and hard to predict hard slabs avalanches one to three feet in depth persist in steep avalanche terrain. These slabs could be triggered by the first rider on a slope or after it has been crossed several times. At the lower elevations the general avalanche hazard is LOW.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A weak system is to bring some light snow tonight followed by lingering snow showers on Thursday. Mountain temperatures are to rise to the upper twenties and winds are to average between ten and twenty miles per hour and become Northwesterly during this period. The general avalanche hazard will be Moderate or Considerable depending on how much moisture is received overnight. Unstable areas persist in steep avalanche terrain. Riders and skiers have the potential to trigger hard slab avalanches to the ground in this steep terrain even after a slope has been tracked several times. Caution is advised due to the difficulty in predicting which slopes may fail.