Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
- Probabilidad
- Possible
- Tamaño
- 2–3
New snow and strong winds are driving the elevated avalanche danger. You can trigger a large and dangerous avalanche where you find more than about 8 inches of new wind-drifted snow. Strong winds have drifted snow, cross-loading terrain features at all elevations. Wind-drifted snow often feels stiff or has a smooth lense-like appearance. Expect new snow depth to vary significantly across slopes and terrain features.
An avalanche triggered in the new storm snow may step down to buried weak layers creating a larger and more dangerous avalanche. Wind-sheltered lower-angle terrain without steep slopes overhead offers safer travel options.