Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 9,000 feet where backcountry riders or skiers could trigger pockets of dense wind slab up to 12 inches in depth. These slabs are most likely to be found in very steep, wind loaded terrain in exposed areas and near ridge crests. If mostly clear skies persist into the afternoon, these slides will become more susceptible to failure on sunlit aspects. Below 9,000 feet, avalanches are unlikely except for isolated pockets of soft slab to ten inch depths in very steep, wind loaded terrain.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Expect partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies on Monday. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the teens before rising to near 30 during the day. Southwesterly ridgetop winds will range from 15 to 25 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be MODERATE above 9,000 feet where backcountry travelers could trigger pockets of wind slab up to 18 inches deep in steep, wind loaded terrain. Any extended periods of sunshine will make these slabs more susceptible to failure. Below 9,000 feet, the hazard is LOW and avalanches are unlikely except for isolated pockets of surface slab up to 12 inches deep on very steep, wind loaded slopes.