Bridger Teton Avalanche Center CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAILS/TOGWOTEE PASS AREA FORECAST
Issued at 01/25/2022 06:19 Valid until: 01/25/2022 23:59
CURRENT CONDITIONS (Mountain Weather Past 24 Hours)
| At 10,400' Elevation | 5 AM Temp | Max Temp | Avg Wind Dir | Avg. Wind Speed | Max Wind Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lava | 7 º F | 19 | West-Northwesterly | 11 | 29 |
| Location | Elevation | Snowfall/Prec. | Total Snow Depth | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Togwotee Snotel | 9,570' | 1"/ 0.10 | 51" | 143" |
| Brooks Lake Lodge | 9,300' | 1"/ 0.05" | 34" | 109" |
| Togwotee Lodge | 8,300' | 1"/ 0.10" | 36" | 106" |
Mountain Weather Forecast for Today
Mostly sunny skies becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon
Temperature forecast for 8,000 - 9,000
Rising into the low twenties
Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´
Northeasterly at 10-15 mph
Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours
0
General Avalanche Advisory
The avalanche danger is Moderate above 8,500 feet. Weak layers near the base of the snowpack hold the potential to produce avalanches in very steep upper elevation terrain. Small isolated pockets of more recently formed shallow wind slabs will also be possible to trigger on very steep wind loaded slopes in the highest elevations. Below 8,500 feet avalanches are unlikely.Today's Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slab
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Weak layers buried 2-4 feet deep sit below dense slabs. The likelihood of triggering slabs at these depths is low. Whether or not those weak layers are dormant on a given slope should not change your approach. Continuing to ride one at a time and minimizing your exposure is the most effective way to manage this problem. It will remain important to approach steep upper elevation slopes with caution, as the consequences of being caught and carried is high.SPONSORS: Box Y Ranch, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Togwotee Mountain Lodge, Brooks Lake Lodge, Wyoming State Trails Program, Bruce Hayse M.D., Skinny Skis, Apex Real Estate and Property Management, Grand Teton Floor & Window Coverings, Grand Targhee Resort, DeFazio Law, Eco Tour Adventures, Grand Teton National Park Foundation, Stewart Johnson, CPA, Next Level Riding Clinics, RPK3 Law, Stio, Teton Gravity Research, Jackson Hole Snow Devils, Yostmark, Tower 3 Investments, Weston Snowboards, Ortovox, Grand Fishing Adventures, Jeff Greenbaum MD, Jack Stout at Mountain Standard Realty, Holland & Hart and Obsidian Expeditions
