Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche forecast
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Avalanche danger
Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
Look for and avoid rounded pillows of smooth, dense snow where you can trigger a small Wind Slab avalanche. These will most likely be small, but if you are in steep terrain, they could be very dangerous. If you trigger an avalanche in the wind-drifted snow, there is a chance it could trigger deeper weak layers. Slopes that are shallow and rocky are the places where you are most likely to trigger a deeper weak layer. You can find safer travel on planar slopes with a smooth outrun, a consistently deep snowpack, and no wind-drifting.