Wind slab

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010265",
  "term": "Wind slab",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cohesive layer of stiff, dense snow formed by the deposition of wind-transported snow on leeward slopes or in sheltered areas. This layer sits atop a weaker, less cohesive snow layer, creating a shear plane. The presence of a wind slab over a weak layer is a primary factor in the formation of slab avalanches, which are responsible for most avalanche-related fatalities.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wind-slab/"
}