Togwotee Pass

The wet snow avalanche hazard will increase from LOW to MODERATE after snow surfaces soften. Sunshine and warming temperatures will break down hard crusts that formed overnight and create the potential for skiers and riders to trigger wet loose and wet slab avalanches on steep snow covered slopes. Monitor conditions and avoid steep avalanche prone terrain during the warmest portion of the day.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A Pacific tough and associated cold front is expected to bring scattered snow and rain showers to the mountains overnight with little accumulation. Partly cloudy skies should allow air temperatures to fall into the mid-20s by dawn and enable snow surfaces to refreeze. Another mild day is expected on Sunday with partly cloudy skies and the possibility of scattered rain and snow showers in the mountains. Temperatures will rise into the 30s and 40s. Winds will be southwest at 10 to 20 miles per hour with higher gusts. The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW in the morning and rise to MODERATE after snow surfaces soften. Human triggered wet loose and wet slab avalanches are possible on steep slopes during the warmer portions of the day.