Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
- Wahrscheinlichkeit
- Possible
- Größe
- 1–2
You can trigger an avalanche on any wind-drifted slope. Although north through east-facing slopes near ridgetop have the thickest slabs over top of weak, collapsible layers, don't let your guard down on steep, wind-loaded south-facing slopes. An avalanche was triggered on a south-facing slope on Wednesday in the Gore Range. Sheltered slopes with cohesionless snow are safer for travel.