Togwotee Pass

The snowpack is mostly stable. However, backcountry travels venturing into very steep and heavily wind loaded terrain features above 9,000 feet might be able to trigger a pocket of wind slab up to 18 inches deep. Remember, the snowpack is still very shallow; rocks, downed trees and stumps lurk beneath the snow surface. Below 9,000 feet, shallow snow depths further reduce the likelihood of avalanche activity.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Dry conditions are expected Friday night and through most of the day on Saturday. During the day on Saturday, cloud cover will increase as moisture moves into the area. Overnight lows in the mountains will be in the single digits before rising into the mid-teens in the afternoon. Easterly to northeasterly ridgetop winds will range from 10 to 20 miles per hour.The general avalanche hazard is expected to be LOW on Saturday. Mostly stable snow is prevalent throughout the region. However, backcountry travels venturing into very steep and heavily wind loaded terrain features might be able to trigger a pocket of wind slab up to 18 inches deep. Remember, the snowpack is still very shallow; rocks, downed trees and stumps lurk beneath the snow surface.