Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
The most dangerous slopes are at upper elevations, where winds and snowfall from last week's storms have built thicker, stiffer slabs over weak, old snow surfaces. Avoid firm lens-shaped drifts below ridgelines and in cross-loaded terrain features.
Safer travel can be found in wind-sheltered and lower-elevation terrain.