Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 9,000 feet. In the higher, exposed terrain, pockets of slabs to 3 feet deep sit on hard crusts. Avalanches could be user triggered especially by those on snow machines on steep northerly or shaded avalanche starting zones or cliff areas. Avalanches are unlikely below an elevation of 9,000 feet where the snowpack is mostly stable and the general avalanche hazard is LOW.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Skies will be partly cloudy with a chance of light snow developing Tuesday afternoon as a weak system approaches the area. Temperatures at 9,500 feet will be near zero in the morning then rise to 10 degrees during the day. Winds along the crests will be westerly at 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard above 9,000 feet will be Moderate. Pockets of wind slab to 18 inches in depth could be triggered by users on steep, lee slopes or above cliff bands at upper elevations. Larger triggers such as groups or snow machines may be necessary to release slides. At the mid and lower elevations the hazard will be Low.