Togwotee Pass

The early season snowpack is made up primary of weak and sugary snow. This scenario allows for stable conditions now but could be problematic when a large storm arrives and forms new surface slabs. Low hazard does not mean no hazard exists and in extreme terrain or on isolated terrain features at higher elevations, a slight chance exists to trigger new shallow surface slabs formed by wind, or older wind slabs to depths of 18 inches.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Fridays weather looks to be clear and cold. Mountain temperatures could start below zero and are expected to have highs in the mid teens. Another day of east winds is forecast with averages of fifteen to twenty miles per hour. The general avalanche hazard will be Low on Friday. Mostly stable snow is prevalent throughout western Wyoming. A slight chance remains to trigger pockets of slab to eighteen inches in isolated terrain features or extreme terrain above 9000 feet.