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fireworkswi
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No base. 140 check ins yesterday and more today. Consider going somewhere else.
2018/19 Togwotee Snow Conditions
- Thread starter Himark
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Doesn't seem like anywhere in the country has GREAT snow right now, so compared to other locations it can't be the worst place to head.
I just hope they get some bigger storms in January, we'll be the Feb 9.
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fireworkswi
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You should be fine by Feb. There is snow in other locations in WY
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGHSUNDAY EVENING
* WHAT...Snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
possible in the lower elevations, with 6 to 12 inches possible.
Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wyoming.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. The
heaviest snow is expected from late tonight through midday
Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind
chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed
skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* WHAT...Snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
possible in the lower elevations, with 6 to 12 inches possible.
Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Wyoming.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. The
heaviest snow is expected from late tonight through midday
Sunday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind
chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed
skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Does anyone know how much snow they picked up from this last storm yesterday? I've heard up to 20" depending on the face of the slopes. Thanks in advance.
According to Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
Tog Lodge got 10" total 41"
Brooks Lodge got 9" total 31"
Tog Snotel got 10" total 43"
http://jhavalanche.org/viewOther?area=tog
Check out facebook, tog lodge had photos and a video someone posted, snow looks very light and sugary.
Tog Lodge got 10" total 41"
Brooks Lodge got 9" total 31"
Tog Snotel got 10" total 43"
http://jhavalanche.org/viewOther?area=tog
Check out facebook, tog lodge had photos and a video someone posted, snow looks very light and sugary.
Heading up to Tog Thursday Morning !
Will be in the hunt for some hidden untracked snow.
Will be in the hunt for some hidden untracked snow.
Here at Tog now. Will be riding Friday and searching for fresh.
Just got home tonight from Togwotee. Got there Monday late after the storm, found good snow in the trees away from the main paths & areas. We couldn’t get into a couple of our usual spots due to lack of snow, had to saw some logs blocking a trail. The snow was deep but there really is no base in most areas. Saw plenty of places where people were stuck and digging dirt with the track. Had good riding for the conditions though. Hopefully much better towards the end of the month.
Also, Polaris is currently out at TML with their big tent in the lower parking lot with new sleds and some Polaris freeride guys. Didn’t catch the names on the windshields though.
Also, Polaris is currently out at TML with their big tent in the lower parking lot with new sleds and some Polaris freeride guys. Didn’t catch the names on the windshields though.
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gwlonder
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We were there through Saturday Jan. 5th. Also found good snow in the trees and a few meadows but the little bit of trails we were on are pretty thin. You do still have to look out for land mines. Had a few broken control arms in our group. Snow was on its way Sunday so that should have helped.
Not to spread fear in anyone but a young man lost his life in the Togwotee area yesterday, 1-9-19. The cause was an avalanche. Two other riding partners tried to revive him but were unable to.
Few details at this time.
Be safe riding. I do believe that is the second person in Wyoming this riding season.
Few details at this time.
Be safe riding. I do believe that is the second person in Wyoming this riding season.
It was by Mt. Leidy. I pulled it up on google maps and my Garmin maps. Looks like some steep stuff from Sat. Pictures. There is a very weak layer of sugar in the snow around Togwotee when I was up before Christmas and with the lovely WY wind that seems to blow no stop this year the wind loading is high.
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Togwotee
Just got home this afternoon from Togwotee. Out of the 7 times I've been to this area in the last 14 years its probably the least amount of snow I have ever seen. We did find some untouched areas in the trees but no base to it. Multiple times that you would dig down to the dirt and after the wind on Monday a lot of slopes that looked pretty sketchy.
Condolences to the family of the fatality. SAR went out about an hour after we left on Wednesday afternoon.
Just got home this afternoon from Togwotee. Out of the 7 times I've been to this area in the last 14 years its probably the least amount of snow I have ever seen. We did find some untouched areas in the trees but no base to it. Multiple times that you would dig down to the dirt and after the wind on Monday a lot of slopes that looked pretty sketchy.
Condolences to the family of the fatality. SAR went out about an hour after we left on Wednesday afternoon.
The Liedy lake area has some awesome riding. Been there many times. There is also some very step hill climbing in that area as well.
The wind has been a real issue up there this season so far. The lack of snow has been a bigger issue. They will get 12” or so on top of a weak base, then the rest is history.
The wind has been a real issue up there this season so far. The lack of snow has been a bigger issue. They will get 12” or so on top of a weak base, then the rest is history.
Would like to hear how riding is lately too, heading out Feb. 8th,
