Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
You can trigger an avalanche on steep, wind-drifted slopes facing north through east at higher elevations. You can reduce your risk by avoiding areas below ridges or cross-loaded gullies where you find stiffer, smooth-looking snow.