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 recently wind-drifted snow over old, weak snow. You are most likely to find this at high elevations close to ridgelines and in gullies on north, northeast, and east-facing slopes. If you're seeing cracking in firm drifts of snow or hearing audible collapses, avoid steep drifted slopes. Look for sheltered slopes with unconsolidated snow as a safer option.