Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is CONSIDIERABLE. High Southwesterly, Westerly, and Northwesterly winds at 25 to 45 mph, with gusts to 80 mph, have been sustained since Saturday creating a variety conditions. Areas of hard wind slab to 3 feet, scoured windward slopes, and even stripped leeward slopes can all be found. These slabs, which lie atop suncrusts and buried surface hoar, could be triggered by backcountry travelers or release naturally, and have the potential of stepping down to deeper weak layers with severe consequences. The ability to identify wind loaded avalanche paths along with excellent route finding skills are both essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain today.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Strong Westerly ridgetop winds at 25 to 35 mph and light snowfall of 2 to 4 inches are expected to continue on Monday. Mountain temperatures should rise into the low teens as the valley climbs to near 20.The General Avalanche Hazard is expected to be CONSIDERABLE on Monday as additional snow and wind continue to build hard slabs and load lee starting zones. These slabs could be triggered by backcountry travelers or release naturally, and have the potential of stepping down to deeper weak layers with severe consequences. The ability to identify wind loaded avalanche terrain along with excellent route finding skills are both essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain on Monday.