Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
You might trigger a small avalanche in freshly wind-drifted snow. On some northerly or east-facing slopes, an avalanche might break deeper in weak snow near the ground. Look for safer options in wind-sheltered terrain.