Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Very small surface slabs have formed from the new snowfall that could be human triggered. The greater danger lies in deeper hard slabs to six feet that lie upon old faceted snow. Some possibility to trigger these slabs remains, particularly on very steep slopes that have shallow, weak points.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Sunday's snows are to end Sunday evening with rapid clearing to follow and overnight lows near zero degrees in the mountains. Partly cloudy skies, highs in the teens, and strong Southwest winds in the afternoon are forecast for Monday. AVALANCHE HAZARD FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS/CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND GREYS RIVER/SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREASThe general avalanche danger is expected to be Moderate on Monday at the mid and upper elevations and Low at low elevations. Soft surface slabs may be triggered by backcountry users on steep wind loaded aspects and some chance remains to trigger deeper hard slabs in extremely steep terrain.Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.