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 wind-drifted snow layered over old, weak snow. These slopes will also have the most continuous coverage and be tempting to travel on. Wind-sheltered slopes with unconsolidated snow offer safer travel choices.