Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Lingering pockets of wind-drifted snow in steep terrain is the one hazard to look for. Though unlikely, you could trigger a small slide and take a ride if you find hard or hollow feeling snow in a couloir or below a ridge. Avoiding wind-drifted slopes is always a good idea to help stay safe.