Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
- Wahrscheinlichkeit
- Possible
- Größe
- 1–2
New and drifted snow will increase the avalanche hazard at upper elevations. Avoid steep slopes were you observed 8 or more inches of drifted snow. An avalanche in the new snow could step down to deeper buried weak-layers.
You could also trigger an avalanche in these deeper buried weak-layers if you find the shallow area on slopes steeper than about 35 degrees. Common trigger spots exists near rock outcroppings, on steep rollovers, and beneath ridges and cliffs.
Find safer riding options on lower-angled, wind-sheltered slopes without steep overhead hazards.