Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. At the higher elevations soft surface slabs one to two feet in depth exist in some steep, wind loaded avalanche starting zones. These slabs could be triggered by a single person or more likely by the weight of a snowmachine. periods of sunshine will also increase the chance of triggering slabs and also loose slides on steep, sunlit slopes. Always travel one-at-a-time on steep slopes and stay out of run-out zones.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Snowfall is forecasted to end Tuesday evening although accumulations were still rapid at 4 P.M. Wednesday will be partly cloudy in the morning with light snow developing in the afternoon or evening. Morning temperatures at 9,500 feet will be in the low teens then warm to the mid 20s. Winds will be southwesterly at 15 miles per hour.In the Tetons the avalanche hazard is expected to be HIGH Wednesday. Loose slides will be easily triggered or run naturally on steep slopes on most aspects. Soft slabs to four feet in depth will also be sensitive to human triggers on lee slopes. Expected sunshine will result in loose sloughs on sunlit slopes. Any avalanches have the potential to rapidly gain dangerous volumes of snow.In the Southwest Trails/Greys River area the hazard is expected to be Considerable. Loose snow avalanches will be easily triggered on steep slopes that have smooth sun crusts below the new snow. Backcountry users could also trigger soft slabs to three feet in depth on steep, lee slopes.The Togwotee Pass area will have a hazard of Moderate. Slab avalanches one to two feet in depth could be human triggered on steep slopes especially below plateaus or ridge crests.