Togwotee Pass

Overnight temperatures stayed above or barely reached the freezing point. The general avalanche hazard will quickly increase from low in the early morning hours to Considerable by this afternoon. Sunlight and rapidly warming temperatures will quickly weaken the snowpack. Wet slab and wet loose avalanches will be sensitive to any human activity and may release naturally. These slab or loose events may involve snow to depths of three feet or to the ground. Conservative decision making is essential today.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Dry conditions are expected to continue. Skies are to be mostly sunny and mountain temperatures are to rise into the mid forties following just below freezing temperatures overnight.In the morning, avalanches will be unlikely given the re-frozen snow surfaces. Sunlight and warming will quickly weaken the surface crust, increasing the hazard to Moderate. As this occurs the possibility for skiers or riders to trigger wet or soft slabs to depths of eighteen inches will develop above 8500 feet in very steep terrain. Small wet loose slides could also be triggered or release naturally at all elevations during the afternoon.