Togwotee Pass

The avalanche danger is Low today. Multiple days of melt/freeze has strengthened the snowpack and made triggering avalanches unlikely. The exception to this will be in very steep sunlit terrain. There it will be possible to trigger shallow wet loose avalanches. Persistent weak layers that were active a week ago and buried 1-2 feet deep have gone dormant for the time being. While the likelihood of triggering slabs on these layers is very low, it is important to evaluate the snowpack in steep upper elevation terrain prior to committing to a particular slope. Remember that Low danger does not mean ‘No’ danger. Practice safe travel protocols in steep terrain by exposing one person at a time, utilizing islands of safety and communicating your plan with your partners.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Overnight lows will be in the low twenties at 8,000-9,000 feet, with daytime highs reaching into the mid thirties tomorrow. Skies will be mostly sunny with occasional scattered clouds. Winds will be light overnight out of the west at 10-15 mph and increase tomorrow afternoon out of the southwest at 15-30 mph.The avalanche danger will be Low at all elevations tomorrow. Sunshine and warming temperatures will help to loosen snow surfaces. Very shallow wet loose avalanches will be possible in steep sunlit terrain. These will be low in volume and generally easy to anticipate. Be on the lookout for surfaces as they become wet. Lingering issues deeper in the snowpack in the form of persistent weak layers exist in steep upper elevation shaded terrain but are unlikely to be triggered tomorrow. Remember that Low danger does not mean ‘no’ danger. Pay attention to conditions and make adjustments to your plan if you encounter these exceptions to an otherwise stable snowpack.