Avalanche forecast

Togwotee Pass

Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

It is possible to trigger a slab avalanche two feet thick in steep terrain. Steep, wind-loaded slopes are the bullseye for this concern. Look for signs of instability such as shooting cracks and collapses and avoid steep slopes above the many terrain traps in this zone. Always travel one at a time and have eyes on your partner in avalanche terrain.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1.5–2

    Observers the day before yesterday found that the snowpack structure remains poor in this zone. The reported collapses are a sure sign that the weak layers deep in the snowpack continue to be a concern. The overlying slab is gaining strength by the day but triggering a slab up to three feet thick remains possible, especially on windloaded aspects. Very steep slopes, especially those with signs of wind loading, will be of most concern today.

    (12/10/2025)

    The recently triggered avalanche on Barber's Point. This avalanche failed on weak snow formed in November.

    Photo: Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center

Avalanche Discussion

A variety of potential future problem layers exist out there and are worth keeping in mind as the next round of winter storms approach. These include slick surfaces like rain or melt/freeze crusts up to about 9,500’  and near-surface facets in high, shady terrain. Deeper in the snowpack, basal facets are there but not particularly advanced or terrible. Look for new snow tomorrow to bond just long enough to develop an easily-triggered slab in many areas with dust-on-crust conditions below 9,000’ initially. With any luck, warm temperatures will improve that bond but strong wind speeds and a variety of surface snow conditions will make it important to maintain an assessment mindset.

If you get out riding today, please consider submitting an observation here. A simple picture or snow depth can make a big difference. Thank you!

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