Teton Pass Backcountry
Tetons, WY
Elevation Profile
Current Conditions
Bottom Line
No skiable snow at Teton Pass right now — SNOTEL at Annie Springs (6,021 ft) is reading 0 inches with only 0.1" SWE. The weather window this week is beautiful but there's nothing to ski. Check back after the Friday night snow showers (62% precip) — that's the first real precipitation signal in the forecast.
47°/30°F · Sunny
No Rating (0/5)
0" depth
Elevated flows · 5 gauges
No active fires within 50 miles
9h 51m daylight · Sunrise 7:13 AM · Sunset 5:04 PM
Full Briefing
It's early season and the snowpack simply isn't there yet. Annie Springs SNOTEL at 6,021 feet — the most relevant station for Teton Pass terrain — is showing 0 inches of snow depth and 0.1 inches SWE as of today. That's essentially bare ground at the elevations where you'd be touring. The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center hasn't issued a danger rating yet, which is consistent with pre-season conditions, not a clean green-light bulletin — they're not rating it because there's no snowpack to assess.
The weather through Friday is genuinely excellent: sunny skies, light winds under 8 mph WNW, and highs in the low-to-mid 40s with overnight lows around 30°F. No loading events, no wind slab concerns, no precipitation. If there were snow on the ground, Wednesday through Friday would be a great window. But there isn't.
Friday night is the first meaningful signal — 62% precipitation probability with temperatures around 31°F. That's marginal freezing level for Teton Pass elevations (~8,400 ft at the summit), so it could add some early-season snow to higher terrain. How much is unknown, but it's unlikely to produce a skiable base in one event. Keep an eye on the BTAC forecast after that system moves through.
Stream crossing data in this briefing is from California gauges and is not relevant to your trip. With under 10 hours of daylight (sunrise 7:13 AM, sunset 5:04 PM), if you do get out early-season, plan your objectives to be off exposed terrain well before dark — turnaround by 2:30 PM if you're doing any distance.
Waypoints
Teton Pass Summit Parking
Large parking area at the summit of Teton Pass. Fills early on powder days. Arrive before 7am on weekends.
8,432 ft
Glory Bowl Saddle
Saddle above Glory Bowl. Decision point for Glory proper or traversing to Mt. Glory summit.
9,514 ft
Mt. Glory Summit
Summit of Mt. Glory at 10,040 ft. Panoramic views of the Tetons and Snake River Valley.
10,400 ft
Coal Creek Runout
Bottom of the Coal Creek drainage. Short road walk back to cars.
8,432 ft
Route Details
Distance
4.0 mi
Elevation Gain
2,598 ft
Elevation Loss
2,598 ft
Max Elevation
10,400 ft
Estimated Days
0.5
Trailhead
Teton Pass Summit
Best Season
Best December through April. Spring corn cycles in April-May.
About This Route
Teton Pass is one of the most accessible and popular backcountry skiing zones in the western United States. Sitting at 8,431 feet on the Wyoming-Idaho border, the pass offers a remarkable variety of terrain from mellow glades to steep couloirs, all within minutes of the highway. The area features multiple zones including Glory Bowl, Mt. Glory, and the Coal Creek drainage. Most lines are north-facing, holding quality powder well into spring. The approach is as simple as parking at the top of the pass and skinning uphill, making it ideal for dawn patrol missions before work. Avalanche awareness is critical here—the terrain is consequential and the snowpack can be complex. Check the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center forecast before every outing. Despite the crowds on powder days, Teton Pass remains a world-class backcountry experience.
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