SNOTEL Telemetry StationWYID: 812:WY:SNTL
Confidence:High

Teton Pass (Phillips Bench), WY: Snow Depth & Forecast

Physical Sensor: Automated SNOTEL Station •Elevation: 8,200 ft (2,499 m) •Coordinates: 43.518°N, 110.912°W •Region: Wyoming Tetons & Togwotee

Activity Profile:
Verified Telemetry
0.0/10
PoorCondition Rating

Poor: Thin 0" base, softening at 49°F, calm winds.

Condition score evaluates settled base depth (0"), fresh powder, temperature preservation, and wind crust hazards.

Data Freshness & Provenance

🟢 Live Telemetry Synced
Settled Base DepthUSDA SNOTEL Sensor
Just nowFresh
Recent Snowfall AccumulationAutomated Telemetry
Just nowFresh
7-Day Atmospheric ForecastOpen-Meteo Numerical Stream
< 1 min agoLive
Historical Baseline (% of Normal)NRCS / NOAA 1991–2020 Normals
30-Yr BenchmarkBenchmark
Settled Base DepthTeton Pass (Phillips Bench)
Modeled (HRRR)
0in
SWE (Water Eq.)N/A
24h New Snow+0"
72h Storm Total+0"
Historical Season Baseline2% of Normal

Why Conditions Currently Look Limited

Teton Pass (Phillips Bench)
Positive Condition Drivers
  • Calm 0 mph winds with low windchill
Limitations & Caution Factors
  • Thin 0" base with exposed rocks, snags & culverts
  • High 49°F temp causes rapid snowpack degradation
Mathematical Point Contributions:
Base Depth: 0 ptsTemp Thaw: -6 pts

7-Day Snow & Weather Forecast

High-resolution Open-Meteo atmospheric forecast

7-Day Total: +17.0" Snow
TodayOct 2
❄️
+4.5"
28°16°
💨 12 mph
SatOct 3
🌨️
+6"
24°12°
💨 18 mph
SunOct 4
❄️
+2"
26°14°
💨 10 mph
MonOct 5
⛅
32°18°
💨 8 mph
TueOct 6
☀️
34°20°
💨 14 mph
WedOct 7
🌨️
+3.5"
27°15°
💨 20 mph
ThuOct 8
❄️
+1"
29°17°
💨 11 mph

2026–27 Snow Season & Historical Baselines

1991–2020 Normals
Current vs Typical for Date
2%-98% below typical
Historical Average Peak Depth
88"Typically late Feb – early Apr
Typical Recreation Season
November - MayCore winter snowpack window
Methodology: Baselines represent 30-year median snow water and depth records calculated by USDA NRCS / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

About Teton Pass (Phillips Bench) Telemetry & Climatology

Connecting Jackson Hole with Teton Valley Idaho, Teton Pass is world-famous for high-density backcountry ski touring, dawn patrols, and steep couloirs on Mount Glory and Taylor Mountain.

Season Normals & Recreation Windows

The typical winter season for this zone runs from November - May. Historically, peak snow depth averages approximately 88 inches, generally reached between late February and early April depending on elevation.

Measurement MechanismAutomated Ultrasonic Acoustic Depth + Snow Pillow SWE
Elevation ZoneMid-Mountain Ridge

Official Avalanche Advisory Required (Teton Pass)

SnowBase condition ratings score snow depth and meteorological quality, NOT avalanche danger. Before backcountry skiing or mountain riding, you must check the official regional avalanche forecast and carry rescue gear (beacon, shovel, probe).

View Official Avalanche Center Forecast →

Station Quality & Sensor Reliability

Verified Telemetry
Telemetry NetworkSNOTEL Automated Telemetry
Polling FrequencyHourly automated acoustic & pillow polling
Continuous Historical Record24 Years of Verified Data
Missing Sensor Observations< 1.2% (High Reliability)

Station Geography

Base Depth
48"+
24 - 48"
12 - 24"
< 12"

Nearby Telemetry Stations

Sorted by Distance
Togwotee Pass45.8 mi away • 9,580 ft (+1,380 ft higher)
0"SNOTEL
Trial Lake (Mirror Lake Uintas)196.1 mi away • 9,992 ft (+1,792 ft higher)
0"SNOTEL
Brighton (Big Cottonwood)204.7 mi away • 8,750 ft (+550 ft higher)
0"SNOTEL
Alta Collins (Little Cottonwood)206.6 mi away • 9,662 ft (+1,462 ft higher)
0"SNOTEL

Nearby Winter Recreation Areas

Surrounding Zones
Togwotee Pass & Continental Divide BasinThe global capital of Rocky Mountain mountain snowmobiling and high-country bowls.
45.5 mi→
Little & Big Cottonwood CanyonsThe epicenter of the Wasatch Range and Utah's 'Greatest Snow on Earth'.
206.4 mi→
Steamboat & Rabbit Ears PassEndless rolling high-country meadows and world-famous Steamboat champagne powder.
309.6 mi→
Recommended Guide

How to Check the Official Avalanche Forecast Before Entering Backcountry

Crucial steps for consulting official avalanche centers (CAIC, UAC, NWAC, BTAC) before skiing or riding in the backcountry.

Read 6-min Guide →