Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Most slopes are safe from avalanches. Watch out for wind-drifted snow on steep slopes facing east directions just below ridgelines and along the edges of gullies or couloirs. Identify and avoid these wind-drifted slopes to decrease your chances of being caught in an avalanche.