Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avoid rounded pillows of firm drifted snow in high-elevation terrain where you could trigger an avalanche. These will be found close to ridges and along gully walls. These could knock you off your feet or get large enough to bury you on larger slopes.