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 where you find wind-drifted snow forming a cohesive slab over weak snow at upper elevations. The most dangerous slopes face northwest through north to east. Look for and avoid steep slopes that have a lens-shaped or pillowy-looking surface. Cracking or collapsing in drifted snow is a sign to move to lower-angled slopes sheltered from the wind.