Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
You can trigger an avalanche where you find drifted snow on north to east through south-facing slopes, especially at upper elevations. Slides might break only within the drifted snow, but there is a good chance any avalanche will break into weak snow near the ground. Before the last storm, northerly and easterly slopes held the most weak snow. These slopes are the most likely places you can trigger a deeper avalanche. You can find safer riding on low-angle slopes without steep slopes above.