Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
- Probabilidad
- Possible
- Tamaño
- 1–2
The most dangerous avalanche conditions are on steep north and easterly-facing slopes that were recently wind-loaded. Steer clear of hard drifts of snow on steep slopes. Avalanches that break in drifted snow can break deeply in the snowpack on weak, collapsible layers near the ground.