Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Skiers and riders venturing into very steep avalanche terrain could trigger surface slabs up to two feet deep. Large loads, such as snowmachines, could still trigger hard slabs up to six feet in depth, releasing on November weak layers near the base of the snowpack. A snowmachine, or group of riders, most likely triggered a similar slide on the east face of Lava Mountain on Friday, which went to the ground. Use caution. Assisting others who are stuck in avalanche terrain is never recommended.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Pacific moisture riding over a ridge of high pressure will keep cloud cover over the region along with a chance of light flurries. Mountain and valley temperatures will rise into the mid 20s and ridgetop winds will be westerly at 10 to 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to remain MODERATE on Monday. Backcountry travelers could trigger pockets of surface slabs up to three feet in very steep, wind-loaded avalanche terrain. In a few areas, the potential also remains for larger loads, such as snowmachines, to trigger deep hard slabs up to six feet in depth.