Togwotee Pass

The higher elevations have received several inches of new snow since Monday morning. This new snow lies upon firm old snow surfaces. In very steep terrain, small slides involving this new snow could be triggered by humans or release naturally if the sun comes out. Use caution as small slides can be dangerous in steep couloirs, gulleys and cliff areas. Conditions can change quickly. Monitor the snow pack and avoid steep slopes if snow surfaces become wet and unstable.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Another round of rain and snow is expected overnight. The rain snow line is forecast to drop to the valley level by morning. This pulse of moisture could bring three to five inches of new snow to the mountains. Skies will be cloudy on Wednesday with decreasing chances of rain and snow showers. Temperatures will once again be in the 20s and 30s in the mountains and in the 30s to 50s in the valleys. Winds will be southwesterly at 5 to 15 miles per hour with higher gusts.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be low. Shallow wet slides involving the recent new snow are possible on very steep terrain features and in cliff areas. Use caution as even small slides can be dangerous in very steep terrain. Conditions can change rapidly. Monitor conditions and avoid steep slopes if snow surfaces become wet and unstable.