Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
You could trigger an avalanche where you find recently wind-drifted snow over old, weak snow. You are most likely to find this at high elevations close to ridgelines. If you find a pillow of firm snow that cracks, reroute to dry ground or unconsolidated snow.