Persistent 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 you find wind-drifted snow layered over old, weak snow. If you're seeing cracking in firm drifts of snow or hearing audible collapses, avoid steep slopes. Wind-sheltered slopes with unconsolidated snow offer safer travel choices.