Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is LOW but will increase as the day warms. Snow surfaces are comprised of thick crusts and the snowpack is mostly stable, however the hazard will increase as the day progresses and these crusts thaw. Steep, avalanche prone slopes and extreme terrain should be avoided after significant softening of the snow surface has occurred.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Skies will be overcast over the next two days as the next storm system and associated cold front cross over the region. The brunt of the moisture is not expected to arrive until Thursday Night and Friday. Snowfall amounts will likely be on the light side with a total of two to five inches of new snow possible by Saturday.On Thursday skies will be cloudy with periods of scattered light snowfall in the mountains. Accumulations of an inch or two are possible at the highest elevations. Temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s. Winds will be light.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW. Cooler temperatures will create mostly stable conditions and avalanches are unlikely.