Teton Pass Backcountry

This is as clean as March gets in the Tetons — Moderate danger across all elevations with no identified avalanche problems and stable snowpack conditions. The recent settlement shown at Annie Springs (33 inches, falling trend) indicates good consolidation rather than concerning melt given the cold temperatures. Light northwest winds through Monday (8-13 mph today, dropping to 3-8 mph) won't create significant wind slab loading on lee aspects.

The weather window runs through Monday night with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and only light snow chances Monday (50% chance but likely minor accumulation given the marginal temperatures). Tuesday brings the first real warming of the trip with highs reaching 45°F — this will trigger wet loose avalanche activity on sun-exposed terrain by early afternoon, particularly south and west aspects above treeline.

Snowpack depth is reasonable for mid-March touring at 33 inches at Annie Springs, though coverage may be variable on wind-scoured ridges and solar aspects. The falling SWE trend suggests good settlement and bonding rather than rapid melt given the consistently cold nighttime temperatures through Monday.

Plan your bigger objectives for Sunday and Monday when conditions are most stable. Tuesday's warming means an early alpine start if you're targeting solar aspects — be in safer terrain or headed down by 1 PM when wet loose activity typically peaks. North aspects will stay cold and stable even with Tuesday's warming.