Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard remains MODERATE. A supportable upper snowpack conceals a base of weak, well-developed faceted snow, and deep slab instabilities remain a concern. If triggered, these lurking hard slabs could fail to the ground, carrying dangerous consequences.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Inverted conditions are expected to continue overnight with the mountains dropping into the single digits as the valley plummets to near 10 below zero. Clear skies should continue to dominate on Monday with temperatures rising into the upper teens at all elevations. Northwesterly ridgetop winds are forecasted to range between 15 to 25 mph.The General Avalanche Hazard in the TETON area is expected to remain LOW on Monday. Mostly stable snow exists and avalanches are unlikely. However, LOW hazard does not mean NO hazard, and the unlucky backcountry traveler could still trigger isolated pockets of slab lurking in steep, wind-loaded starting zones.In the CONTINENTAL DIVIDE/TOGWOTEE PASS and SOUTHWEST TRAILS/GREYS RIVER areas, the General Avalanche Hazard is expected to stay MODERATE. A basal layer of weak, faceted snow persists and skiers or riders who venture into steep, avalanche-prone terrain could trigger dangerous hard slab avalanches to the depth of the total snowpack.