Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche conditions are generally safe. If you were to trigger a small avalanche, it would be where you find stiff slabs of snow on steep, rocky slopes at upper elevations. Wind-pressed stiff surfaces appear smooth, so look for the rippled texture to avoid pockets of firmer snow.