Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
- Wahrscheinlichkeit
- Possible
- Größe
- 1–2
The most dangerous slopes throughout the West Elk and Ragged Mountains are the lee sides of a ridgeline where recent winds created dangerous slabs of snow. Identify these dangerous terrain features by the smooth, rounded, often wave-like appearance often below cornices, and avoid traveling on or directly under them to reduce your chances of being caught in an avalanche.