Wet Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
You can trigger wet snow avalanches or large cornice falls, and some may run naturally during or after heavy rain. Start and end your day early to avoid these avalanches. Move off and away from steep terrain if you experience collapsing or snow surfaces become too soft and cohesionless.