Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 2–3
Avalanches may be harder to trigger, but the consequences could be deadly. Steep wind-drifted slopes have produced numerous avalanches recently and should be avoided to help stay safe. Look for overhanging cornices or smooth, rounded features or drifts as clues to which slopes are loaded and dangerous. Slopes that previously slid will be thinner and easier to trigger. Lower-angle wind-protected terrain is a safer option.