Loose Wet
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
- Probabilidad
- Possible
- Tamaño
- 1–1.5
Monitoring the surface snow is the key to gauging this problem. The deeper the snow becomes wet and slushy, the bigger the avalanches can be. Most wet loose avalanches will be small. At the lower elevations the daytime high temeprature will get into the upper 40's and may lead to avalanches becoming bigger.
Avalanches large enough to bury a person are unlikely but remember small avalanches can still be dangerous in steep terrain where long sliding falls or getting pushed into or over rocks can lead to a bad outcome.
Use timing, aspect, and terrain choice to minimize risk associated with this problem.
(4/16/2024)
Classic example of a spring time wet loose avalanche. The surface snow warms up in the direct sun and looses cohesion.
Photo: Aaron Hartz