Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE above an elevation of 8,000 feet and LOW below that elevation. At the higher elevations the potential continues for people to trigger full depth, hard slab avalanches on steep slopes. These deep slabs could be triggered by a single skier or may release after a slope has been crossed multiple times by snow machines. The potential to trigger one of these avalanches will increase as the day warms. Sunny periods will create the chance for wet-loose natural and human triggered surface slides on steep slopes.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. ) Clouds will lower overnight and light snow is expected to begin by early morning Wednesday with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation expected in the mountains by afternoon. As temperatures increase there is a chance of rain below 7000 feet in the afternoon. Winds on exposed ridges will be southwesterly at 15 to 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard will be Moderate in the Tetons where the possibility remains for backcountry users to trigger isolated slabs to 18 inches in depth on steep slopes and chutes on northerly aspects at Mid and Upper elevations. The general avalanche hazard will be Moderate in the Continental Divide/Togwotee Pass area. The possibility exists for people, particularly snow machiners, to trigger full depth, hard-slab avalanches on steep, northerly aspects.The general avalanche hazard in the Southwest Trails/Greys River region will be Moderate. Backcountry travelers could release surface slabs to 18 inches in depth on northeast to northwest aspects. There remains the possibility for users, particularly snow machiners, to trigger full depth slides on similar slopes. Sustained rain at lower elevations may produce surface sloughs in steep areas like road cuts or roof tops.