Wind 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 may trigger an avalanche where winds drift new snow onto lee slopes in the alpine. A generally shallow and wind-hammered alpine makes avalanches small in size and limited to areas that hold previous snow coverage. Assess steep slopes with more than about 8 inches of wind-drifted snow for signs of instability. Avoid drifted areas if you observe cracking in the recent snow.