Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW this morning and will rise to MODERATE in the afternoon. Below freezing overnight temperatures have frozen strong sun crusts on most slopes that will weaken through the day. Warming sun will soften the crusts and the possibility of triggering wet loose avalanches will increase. Avoid steep ravines and road cuts where small wet slides can be dangerous.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. ) Weak disturbances in the southwest flow will continue to bring some chance of snow over the peaks Monday night and Tuesday. Accumulations are expected to be light. Daytime highs Tuesday will be around freezing and winds southwesterly at 15 m.p.h.AVALANCHE HAZARD FORECAST FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS, AND SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAS:The Avalanche Hazard will be LOW at all elevations Tuesday although the amount of sun that breaks through the clouds could push the Hazard higher. Any extended periods of sun this time of year rapidly warms the snow and wet, loose slides can result.