Tetons

Problemas de aludes

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  Wind 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're most likely to find and trigger wind slabs at ridgetops in the upper elevations but there were reports of strong wind speeds building drifts at middle elevations down to 8,000'. These could be one to two feet thick or possibly thicker beneath steep terrain features and couloirs. Expect these slabs to become more reactive on sunlit slopes if skies clear this afternoon.

   

   

   

   

   

  

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  Persistent Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alta montaña
  • Límite del bosque
  • Bajo el límite del bosque

  Probabilidad

  Unlikely

  Tamaño

  1.5–2.5

  Persistent layers of weak snow have been most active at low elevations recently during periods of sunshine and warm temperatures. Today could be another one of those days in the remaining low elevations slopes that haven't already avalanched. Mid and upper elevation slopes are unlikely to produce an avalanche on these layers in the Tetons though a bit of recent snow or wind loaded snow could make these crust/facet or drought layers more reactive to the weight of a passing skier or rider, particularly in steep, rocky terrain. These layers are not entirely dormant though triggering one above 7500' is unlikely in the Tetons.