Bollettino valanghe

Togwotee Pass

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Pericolo valanghe

Fri
Alta quota
2 · Moderato
Limite del bosco
1 · Debole
Sotto il limite
Senza grado
Non aggiornato — questo bollettino è scaduto 4 years ago. Stai vedendo condizioni passate, non il bollettino in corso.

In sintesi

Triggering avalanches remains a possibility today. You’re most likely to trigger a slide where recent winds have drifted snow over the weak layers buried 1-3 feet deep. Look for signs of drifting near ridge tops and beware of very steep or rocky areas where this layer of weak snow may be more sensitive to triggering.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    1–2

    Slabs can be triggered in very steep terrain features, such as unsupported slopes above cliff bands. These slabs could be soft or hard with depths up to 3 feet at the higher elevations. Though this avalanche problem appears to be on it's way to dormancy, continue to exercise safe travel techniques and look for this problematic layer, especially in steep and exposed terrain.

Avalanche Discussion

A strengthening trend is evident in the snowpack in most areas, though the weak snow layers still show a tendency, albeit a stubborn tendency, to propagate a crack in stability tests.  The Togwotee area, along with lower elevations in the Greys and Tetons, has a shallow snowpack with poor structure and well developed facets. However, less snow and therefore less slab development has resulted in a less widespread problem until additional loading occurs. Low desnity snow has been drifting and may have formed small and shallow wind slabs near ridge tops. Look for cracking as you approach wind affected snow. 

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