Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
- Probabilidad
- Possible
- Tamaño
- 1–1.5
You could trigger an avalanche where strong winds have formed stiff drifts of snow over old snow surfaces. Look for cracking in drifted snow as a sign of instability. If you observe this, avoid steep slopes with pillowy-looking drifts or recent snow that feels stiff underfoot.
Safer travel can be found on slopes less than about 35 degrees steep and in wind-sheltered terrain.