Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Triggering an avalanche is increasingly more difficult. The remaining hazard spots are where you find a stiff slab of wind-packed snow sitting over weaker snow. These areas will feel stiff and sound hollow and are isolated on steep alpine slopes.