Get to know weather history and snowpack in local areas to identify these common types of avalanche hazards. Storm slab: Large new layer of fresh snow, hasn’t yet bonded with previous snow surface. Wind slab: Stiff layer deposited from wind loading, often on leeward slopes. Wet slab: Thick slab that loses its bond with a previous […]
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