Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–1.5
You may encounter small amounts of wind-drifted snow on east-facing slopes. These small accumulations should be easy to manage unless you find one over a foot deep. On just the right slope, you could trigger a small avalanche that knocks you down or carries you downslope. Wind-sheltered areas will provide much safer riding options.