Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 2–3
Most slopes are safe from avalanches. This does not mean avalanches are impossible. The most suspect slopes are wind-loaded easterly-facing slopes at higher elevations, and slopes with shallow coverage. Give wind-scoured slopes with exposed rocks a wide berth.