Wind Slabs
- Alta quota
- Limite del bosco
- Sotto il limite del bosco
- Probabilità
- Likely
- Dimensione
- 1–2
Strong southwest to west winds have formed dense surface slabs on leeward aspects. These slabs lie upon buried snow surfaces that were faceted during several days of bitterly cold temperatures, suncrust and areas of wind-packed snow. These slabs are likely to be easily triggered by skiers or riders who venture into steep wind loaded avalanche starting zones and cliff areas. These slabs are expected to be one to three in depth. Natural avalanche releases are possible.