Wind Slabs
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1
At the upper elevations small pockets of wind slab could be human triggered in steep wind loaded avalanche starting zones. steep couloirs and cliff areas. These small surface slabs were formed by west to north-northeast winds, are generally 6 to 12 inches deep and are may become more sensitive to ski cuts as the day warms.