Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Before the last storm, northerly and easterly slopes held the most weak snow. These slopes are the most likely places you can trigger a deeper avalanche. Be careful on slopes where winds have drifted thicker slabs of firm snow. You can find safer riding below treeline and on low-angle slopes.