Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Strong westerly winds on Friday drifted snow into reactive slabs on leeward slopes. Avalanches breaking in the drifted snow can easily take you off your feet for a dangerous ride. Although it is springtime, new snow and wind mean that Saturday may not be the best day for steep, extreme terrain.