Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Soft slabs, one to two feet in depth, lie upon a base of weak, faceted snow. In isolated areas, like the east face of Lava Mountain, deeper hard slabs up to five feet in depth persist. In very steep terrain, skiers and riders could trigger these dangerous slabs. As the day progresses, warming and sunshine will increase the likelihood of triggering these slides on sunlit aspects. The consequences of being caught could be fatal and caution is advised.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Some cloud cover is possible overnight along with a dusting of new snow before mostly clear skies return during the day. Overnight lows up high will be near 10 before rising into the low 20s in the afternoon. Northerly ridgetop winds will range from 5 to 15 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE on Tuesday. Hard slabs, two to five feet in depth, still warrant concern for backcountry travelers venturing into steep avalanche paths that did not slide during the last storm cycle. Larger triggers, such as snowmobiles, are more likely to impact these deep instabilities. As the day progresses, the likelihood of triggering these slabs on sunlit aspects will increase. The consequences of being caught could be fatal and caution is advised.