Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Weaknesses persist near the base of the snowpack. In some areas, the possibility persists for people, especially those on snow machines, to trigger full depth hard slab avalanches on very steep, higher elevation avalanche paths.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Areas of light snow are expected Saturday with little accumulation. Winds should be Southerly at 10-15 mph and mountain temperatures should reach the upper teens. The general avalanche hazard is to be Moderate on Saturday due to the slight chance that may remain for large loads to trigger full depth avalanches at upper elevations. Additionally, skiers or riders could trigger sluffs or isolated pockets of shallow surface slabs in cliff areas and near ridge crests that lie on the mostly stable snowpack.