Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
While most slopes are safe from avalanches, if you happen to encounter a terrain feature with close to a foot of freshly wind-drifted snow, then steer around it. Even thinner drifts could be problematic if you travel on steep slopes above cliffs or exposed rocks.