Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Strong southwesterly to westerly winds and recent snowfall have formed new surface slabs to a foot in depth. Backcountry travelers could easily trigger these slabs in steep, wind loaded terrain. Triggering deeper hard slabs, up to three feet, will also remain possible. Some possibility persists for these slabs to release naturally and any extended periods of sunshine will make them more susceptible to failure. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route finding, and conservative decision making will all be essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain today.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A transitory ridge of high pressure is expected to build overnight and only scattered snow showers are expected by Sunday morning. Another short wave is expected to bring another round of light to moderate snowfall tomorrow. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the mid to upper single digits before rising into the low 20s on Sunday. Ridgetop winds will be southwesterly at 15 to 25 miles per hour.The General Avalanche Hazard is expected to be CONSIDERABLE on Sunday. Natural avalanche activity will be possible, and backcountry travelers will likely trigger newly formed soft slabs up to two feet in depth in steep, wind loaded terrain. Releasing deeper slabs, up to four feet, will also remain possible. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route finding, and conservative decision making will all be essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain on Sunday.