Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Generally safe avalanche conditions exist, but the danger is increasing. Avoid pillows of drifted snow in high-elevation terrain where you could trigger an avalanche. These will be found close to ridges and along gully walls and will most likely be harmless unless you are in consequential terrain.