Togwotee Pass

A shallow and stable snowpack exists at the higher elevations (above an elevation of 8,500 feet). Up there avalanches are unlikely and the general avalanche hazard is low. At the highest elevations the snowpack on the northerly aspects is faceted and surface hoar growth is widespread. That snowpack is up to 30 inches deep. On south and west aspects the snowpack is less than a foot deep. Over snow travel in that terrain is difficult. The snow depths below an elevation of 8,500 feet are insufficient for avalanche hazards. The ground is mostly bare below an elevation of 7,500 feet.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A cold front will sag into the region from the north overnight. It will bring us stronger winds, colder air and less than an inch of snow. Winds should peak around midnight with gusts as high as 70 miles per hour on the summits. There will be lingering snow showers on Sunday with little accumulation. Temperatures in the mountains will be near 20 by daybreak and should fall into the teens during the day. West to northwest winds will slowly decrease. The general avalanche hazard is low. The existing snow is currently stable.