Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avoid small pillows of firm, smooth snow. Where these rest on top of old snow, you could trigger a small avalanche. Even a small slide this time of year can push you into unburied objects. Unconsolidated snow and dry ground offer safer travel.