Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Riders and skiers could trigger pockets of slab up to 18 inches in depth in steep wind loaded terrain, and these slabs will become more susceptible in the afternoon with an increase in temperature. Wet slabs and wet loose avalanches could occur at lower elevations on sunlit aspects during the afternoon warm-up if clear skies prevail.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A broad area of low pressure over the Great Basin will continue to push up snow showers in a Southerly flow overnight before moving across the Southern Rockies Sunday night. Winds will back from the Southeast to the East at 5 to 15 mph, resulting in less favorable conditions from snow showers. Overnight lows will drop into the teens before rising into the mid 20s in the upper elevations and above freezing in the valley. Skies are forecasted to remain cloudy. AVALANCHE HAZARD FORECAST FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS, AND SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAS:The general avalanche hazard tomorrow morning is expected to be MODERATE at the high elevation, and LOW at the mid and low elevation, and could rise to MODERATE at all elevations in the afternoon, if sunny skies prevail. At the upper elevations, soft slabs up to 3 feet in depth could be triggered in steep wind loaded terrain. Below 9,000 feet, wet slabs and wet loose avalanches are the primary concern, which could occur on sunlit aspects during the afternoon warm-up.Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.