Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is MODERATE. Recent strong winds and snowfall have resulted in dense slabs to depths of two feet in steep avalanche terrain. These slabs could be triggered by riders or skiers today particularly in wind affected areas near cliffs, ridge lines and peaks. Terrain ideal for highmarking may be particularly susceptible to avalanche activity today.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Snow is to fall overnight before tapering off to occasional snow showers on Saturday. Highs are to be in the upper teens and winds are to be westerly with averages near twenty miles per hour. The general avalanche hazard in the Tetons is expected to be Considerable at the high elevations and Moderate at the mid elevations. The possibility continues for skiers or riders to trigger dangerous large slabs to three foot depths in steep high elevation wind loaded terrain. At mid elevations slabs to two feet could be triggered in steep terrain and avalanches are unlikely at low elevations except for in isolated pockets.The general avalanche hazard in the Togwotee Pass and Greys River areas is expected to be Moderate. In steep wind loaded terrain slabs to three foot depths could be triggered. Caution should be used in steep paths and bowls near ridge crests where the most wind loading has occurred.