Avalanche forecast

Togwotee Pass

Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
No rating
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Highlights

The avalanche danger today above 8500 feet remains Moderate. Weak layers near the base of the snowpack hold the potential to release avalanches in the 2-4 foot range in steep terrain. While the likelihood is low of triggering avalanches at these depths, the consequences are potentially high. Avalanches at lower elevations are unlikely today.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–2

    Although less likely, the possibility for human triggered avalanches involving weak snow near the base of the snowpack continues in steep upper elevation terrain. A snowmobile triggered avalanche was reported to have occurred on Barber's Point sometime in the last three days. This avalanche had an average crown depth of three feet and propagated across the entire slope. See the Avalanche Event map for more details. Use caution when approaching or entering into steep wind loaded terrain and follow safe travel protocols. Only expose one person at a time and avoid stopping in runout zones.

Avalanche Discussion

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Skies will remain partly to mostly cloudy overnight with increasing chances for isolated snow showers beginning tomorrow morning. Daytime accumulation will be minimal. Ridgetop winds will be out of the northwest overnight and back to the west during the day with average speeds in the 10-15 mph range. Temperatures will remain cool with a slight valley inversion setting up overnight. Expect overnight temps in the low teens at 10,000 feet with valleys dipping to the single digits. Inversions will break down during the day and snowfall chances will increase by sunset.Cold and generally dry conditions will do little to change the avalanche danger. The most likely area to encounter reactive snow will be on Togwotee Pass where the danger will remain Moderate above 8,500 feet. Evidence is showing that deeper weak layers in the Teton and Southwest Trails areas have gone dormant. Because of this the avalanche danger will be likely be Low in both of those areas. Low danger does not mean No danger. Safe travel protocols remain critical despite the very low likelihood of triggering an avalanche in these areas.

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