Togwotee Pass

The general avalanche hazard is Low in the early morning and will quickly rise to Moderate by the afternoon. Overnight temperatures near or above the freezing point combined with warming temperatures and periods of sunlight followed by rain will weaken the snowpack. In very steep wind-loaded avalanche terrain above 9000 feet, skiers and riders have the potential to trigger dense or possibly wet surface slabs to depths of one foot. Wet loose activity will also become possible this afternoon at all elevations.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )Temperatures are to reach below freezing Friday night at all elevations. On Saturday the next system should impact the area bringing a mix of snow and rain. Mountain temperatures should reach into the upper thirties as the snow develops. Winds are to be southwesterly with fifteen to twenty mile per hour averages.During the morning, the general avalanche hazard will be Low in the generally stable snowpack. By the afternoon the hazard will rise to Moderate as warming temperatures and possible morning sun soften the hard snow surface providing the chance to trigger dense slabs to two foot depths in very steep terrain above 9000 feet and for the possibility of wet slide activity at all elevations.