Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Look for and avoid areas of firm, drifted snow on shady, high-elevation slopes. In these areas, snow may overlay old firm or weak snow. If you find snow that is supportive and hollow or that cracks beneath your weight, you could trigger a small avalanche. Safer travel can be found on soft, unconsolidated snow or dry ground.