Loose Wet
- Alta montaña
- Límite del bosque
- Bajo el límite del bosque
- Probabilidad
- Possible
- Tamaño
- 2
Temperatures stayed well above freezing last night, and the snowpack is mostly unsupportable. As the day warms, watch for active roller balls that indicate the snow is losing strength. Loose wet and wet slab avalanches are possible and may run long distances.
- If you're sinking into the snow above your ankles, or you're seeing active roller balls, move to shadier slopes or lower-angle terrain.
- Pay attention to and avoid terrain traps below you, such as gullies or cliffs, where even a small avalanche can have severe consequences.
- As temperatures climb throughout the day, avoid being on or under steep slopes.
The avalanche in Smithfield Dry from about a week ago is a great example of just how far wet avalanches can run. The deep debris pile ran all the way down to the canyon bottom, where people frequently hike. (PC: Davis)