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
The most dangerous slopes are wind-drifted slopes that face an easterly direction and sit directly below ridgetop. This is where you can trigger large, wide, and deep avalanches. Steer clear of steep slopes with drifted snow. In sheltered areas, evaluate the snowpack before committing to any steep slope. Look to see if there is a buried layer of weak snow underneath a more cohesive slab 1 to 2 feet from the surface.