Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
- Wahrscheinlichkeit
- Likely
- Größe
- 1–2
You can easily trigger an avalanche on steep, wind-loaded slopes facing north through east to southeast directions. Most of these avalanches will be small but on sustained, steep slopes or above a terrain trap such as a creek or cliff they can be deadly. Identify and avoid wind-loaded slopes by their wave-like snow surface appearance and the hard, hollow feeling you'll experience when traveling across them. Safer travel options exist on wind-sheltered slopes below treeline.