Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alta quota
- Limite del bosco
- Sotto il limite del bosco
- Probabilità
- Possible
- Dimensione
- 1–2
Up to 6 inches of new snow and strong south-westerly winds will continue to drift snow into thick, easily-triggered slabs. Avoid steep, easterly-facing slopes at upper elevations. Wind-drifted areas often have a smooth, pillowy appearance. If you trigger an avalanche, it may break around you as a slab avalanche and take you for a ride through trees or rocks. Choose wind-sheltered or low-angled slopes for safer travel options.