Togwotee Pass

The avalanche hazard is limited to steep terrain at the higher elevations (above an elevation of 9,000 feet) where new snow lies upon hard crusts that formed in October. In those areas isolated pockets of shallow wind slab up to ten inches in depth and loose snow sloughs could release naturally or be easily triggered by humans in very steep terrain. Avalanche hazard is not a concern in areas where the new snow has accumulated on bare ground.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A vigorous upper level winter system with strong jet support will continue to impact the western portion of Wyoming. The best chances for snow will occur after midnight and into Thursday morning. This snowfall is expected to quickly taper off in the afternoon. Accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are likely across western Wyoming. Locally higher amounts, 8 to 10 inches, are possible in the Teton Range. Lesser amounts, 3 to 5 inches, are expected in the Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. Winds will back to the northwest at speeds of 10 to 20 miles per hour with higher gusts. Temperatures will be in the 20s.The avalanche hazard will be limited to steep slopes were new snow accumulates on old October snow surfaces. In those areas the new snow that accumulates on weak faceted snow crystals that lie upon a rain crust will be unstable. Small natural and human triggered slides are likely in steep terrain on slick old snow crusts. The general avalanche hazard is expected to increase to MODERATE at the upper elevations of the Teton area. A LOW hazard is expected in our other forecast regions and at the mid and lower elevations of the Teton area.