Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
- Wahrscheinlichkeit
- Possible
- Größe
- 1–1.5
You could trigger an avalanche where snow and winds from last week's storm built cohesive slabs above weaker snow above treeline. Avalanches are more likely in areas of drifted snow on northerly and easterly slopes. Drifted snow often looks smooth, rounded. or pillowy, and can sound hollow. Safer riding options exist on lower elevation slopes sheltered from the wind.