Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is LOW today. Riders and skiers could trigger isolated pockets of slab to a foot in depth at the higher elevations where light recent snows have accumulated over older hard snow surfaces.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )The next system will move Northward through the area bringing some snow to the mountains and rain below 6300' on Saturday. Highest accumulations(of a few inches) are expected in the mountains around the Upper Green River Basin. Light winds and highs in the upper twenties are expected. AVALANCHE HAZARD FORECAST FOR THE TETON, TOGWOTEE PASS, AND SOUTHWEST TRAILS AREAS:The General Avalanche Hazard is expected to remain MODERATE above 8500' where the possibility to trigger pockets of soft surface slabs continues on very steep wind loaded terrain. These slabs are deepest in the Teton area where the could possibly reach three feet.Backcountry users are advised to consult area specific forecasts issued every morning as new information may become available and unexpected weather can change conditions.