Togwotee Pass

Strong winds and dense new snow have combined to create dangerous conditions above an elevation of 8,000 feet where the general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Backcountry travelers are likely to trigger dense surface slabs up to 30 inches deep which lie on weak, lighter density snow and hard old snow surfaces. Natural avalanches are also possible. Excellent terrain evaluation and route finding skills combined with a conservative approach are essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain. Avalanches are unlikely at the lower elevations where the general avalanche hazard is LOW.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The north-northwest flow will bring dryer conditions Tuesday night into Wednesday as high pressure builds into the region. Temperatures will rise from the mid teens to low twenties and winds will back to southwesterly at 20 miles per hour by dawn Wednesday. Snowfall will be light with one or two inches of accumulation expected.The general avalanche hazard above an elevation of 8,000 feet is expected to be CONSIDERABLE Wednesday. Strong winds and new snow have combined to form dense surface slabs up to four feet in depth. Natural avalanche activity is possible and human triggered avalanches are likely in steep avalanche prone terrain. Avalanches are not likely at the lower elevations where the general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW.