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 be triggered by humans in very steep terrain. Avalanche hazard is not a concern in areas where the recent new snow has accumulated on bare ground.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Snowfall will begin to taper off overnight, and mostly dry conditions along with decreased cloud cover are expected on Tuesday. Overnight lows in the mountains will dip to near 20 tonight before rising to near 30 during the day. Westerly to northwesterly ridgetop winds will range from 5 to 15 miles per hour.On Tuesday, the general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE in the Tetons above 9,000 feet. The avalanche hazard is primarily limited to mostly shaded terrain where the October crusts exists. There, skiers and riders could trigger surface slabs up to a foot deep on steep, avalanche-prone slopes. In the Togwotee Pass and Greys River areas, the general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW. While the October crust can be found in terrain above 9,000 feet, it is more limited to northerly aspects. There, backcountry travelers might be able to trigger an isolated pocket of shallow, newly-developed surface slab.In terrain where the October crust is not present, avalanches are unlikely.