Togwotee Pass

The General Avalanche Hazard is MODERATE, and will rise to CONSIDERABLE in the afternoon with clearing skies. Sunshine will weaken the snow surface and cause wet loose sloughs on sunlit slopes. Backcountry travelers could also trigger surface slabs one to two feet in depth on Northwest to Northeast facing slopes. These slabs will become more susceptible to failure as the day warms. Layers of weak, faceted snow lurk at the mid and base levels of the snowpack and could fail under the influence of more substantial triggers such as surface slides, snowmobiles or groups. Pay attention to the amount of heating and adjust plans accordingly if signs of significant warming are observed.

( Discussion is generated from the previous day's afternoon forecast. )A sub-tropical disturbance will bring overcast skies and a chance of flurries over the mountains Monday night into Tuesday. Mountain temperatures will rise to near freezing after overinght lows in the upper teens. Mountain top winds will be West to Southwesterly at 10 to 15 miles per hour.Tuesday, the General Avalanche Hazard for the Teton, Togwotee Pass/Continental Divide and Greys River/Southwest Trails areas is expected to be MODERATE. Surface slabs to two feet in depth could be triggered in steep northerly aspects that have seen little or no traffic. Deeper slides remain a concern in areas with shallow snowpacks.