Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
- Wahrscheinlichkeit
- Unlikely
- Größe
- 1–2
It is hard to affect deeply buried weak layers and trigger an avalanche. You can further reduce your risk by avoiding shallow slopes with many exposed rocks. Small pockets of wind-drifted snow could knock you off your feet in steep terrain. Avoid these small, rounded areas of firm snow.