Wind Slabs
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
- Probabilidad
- Likely
- Tamaño
- 2
Pockets of existing and new wind-drifted snow can be found on all aspects at the mid and upper elevations. Some of these drifts have formed over the past few days from strong and sustained winds out of the south and west, and with new snowfall to work with, today's forecasted gusty winds will create fresh wind drifts. Watch for signs of sensitive drifts including cracking.
Additionally, several days of strong winds have created large and sensitive cornices along most exposed ridgelines. Some of these cornices have dropped naturally, and many observers have noted they are quite sensitive as you approach them. Large cornices often can collapse much further back than expected, so be sure to give them a wide berth when traveling along exposed ridgelines. [Pic Mark White]
