Togwotee Pass

A mostly stable snowpack exists in the surrounding mountains. Avalanche activity is unlikely, although, the snowpack in the Togwotee Pass forecast area is wrought with weak snow, and a deeper avalanche should not be completely ruled out. Backcountry travelers should also be mindful of smaller surface slides at the upper elevations in very steep terrain on wind-loaded features. On sheltered slopes receiving direct sun for an extended period of time, the snow's surface may start to destabilize. Remember to always use safe protocols when traveling through the mountains to maintain good situational awareness, especially on a busy sunny weekend.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A ridge of high pressure remains in place over the region, and another beautiful winter day with clear skies is on tap for tomorrow. Strong temperature inversions will form overnight with valleys again dropping into the negative teens and mountains into the teens. Valley temperatures should warm into the twenties and mountains into the low thirties. Westerly ridgetop winds will be in the teens gusting into the thirties.The avalanche hazard in all three forecast areas will continue to be Low, and avalanche activity is unlikely. Backcountry travelers should be mindful of the potential for small surface slides at the upper elevations in very steep terrain. Also strong solar radiation could cause snow surfaces to start to destabilize on sheltered slopes receiving direct sun for an extended period of time.