Persistent Slabs
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
- Probabilidad
- Possible
- Tamaño
- 1–2
Weak layers formed during the extended drought in January became reactive yesterday as the overlying snow settled into a firm, cohesive slab. Avalanches will be most likely on shaded slopes around 35° or steeper, but could be triggered on other aspects and elevations. Due to the scattered distribution of weak layers, some slopes may appear stable while others are not. These slopes need time to heal before the likelihood of triggering avalanches decreases. Look for terrain previously wind loaded where the overlying slab is stiffer and easier to trigger. These soft slab avalanches will range from 1-2 feet deep. Avalanches could behave as wet slides due to increasing temperature and clearing skies today.
Check out the recent avalanche activity in the Snake Rive Range here.
(2/12/2026)
Large remotely triggered avalanche that shows the ability of weak layers to propagate significantly cross-slope.
Photo: Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center