Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
- Probabilidad
- Possible
- Tamaño
- 1–2
The most dangerous avalanche conditions are on steep northerly and east-facing slopes where you find hard snow. Steer clear of pillowy drifts of snow on steep slopes. Avalanches that break in drifted snow can break deeply in the snowpack on weak, collapsible layers near the ground.