Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE. Dense wind slabs up to three feet in depth lie upon slick old snow surfaces. These sensitive slabs could be easily triggered by skiers and riders today in steep wind loaded avalanche terrain. Excellent terrain evaluation skills and conservative decisions regarding terrain selection are essential for safe travel in avalanche terrain.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A strong system to the south of the area may bring some snow to the Tetons and Togwotee Pass area on Thursday with greater snowfall amounts expected and the Southwest Trails/Greys River area as well as to the Wind River Mountains. Winds are to increase to averages of ten to twenty miles per hour from the west and temperatures are to rise into the mid twenties. On Thursday the general avalanche hazard will be Considerable at the higher elevations. Skiers and riders will be able to easily trigger dense surface slabs to depths of three feet in steep wind loaded terrain, particularly near cliff and rocky areas. At mid elevations, between 7500 and 9000 feet, the hazard will be Moderate where pockets of slab will remain susceptible to human triggers in similar terrain. Below 7500 feet the hazard will be Low.