Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Although avalanche conditions are generally safe, use caution around rounded pillows of snow that crack when weighted. The most likely place to find drifted snow is on east through south-facing slopes, but you should be on the watch for cross-loading in gullies and around terrain breaks on other aspects. You can find safer riding on sheltered slopes where the snow isn't wind-affected.