Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
You may be able to trigger an avalanche in wind-stiffened snow at upper elevations. The more dangerous slopes face north to northeast through east. Cracking in the snow surface is an indication of an unstable slope.
For safer travel options, stick to slopes less than 35 degrees in steepness protected from the wind.