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
You can trigger an avalanche on west to north through east-facing slopes where you find a cohesive slab resting on weak snow near the ground. Pay particular attention to northerly and easterly facing slopes which held the most weak snow before last week's storm. Even very soft slabs can fail with such a weak snowpack beneath. Low-angle and wind-sheltered slopes are safer options.