Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpin
- Limite forestière
- Sous la limite forestière
- Probabilité
- Possible
- Taille
- 2
Unstable slabs formed by southwest to northwest winds with depths to two feet lie upon slick old snow surfaces. These slabs can be triggered by skiers or riders who venture onto steep slopes. Sunshine and warming temperatures will increase the sensitivity of these slabs to human triggers.