Loose Wet
- Alta quota
- Limite del bosco
- Sotto il limite del bosco
- Probabilità
- Possible
- Dimensione
- 1–1.5
This problem will be more prominent on steep slopes in the direct sun. I do not expect enough rainfall to affect the wet loose problem. The current forecast has less than 0.1 inches of rain. However, keep an eye on changing surface condtions. If the rainfall is heavier than expected, wet loose avalanches can happen on all aspects and avalanches may become larger in size. As the surface snow begins to feel wet or mucky, if you see rollerballs or pinwheels, or if you see recent wet snow avalanches, recongize these as signs that this problem is in play. Most wet loose avalanches will be small, but remember small avalanches can still have consequences in steep terrain. Getting knocked off your stance can lead to a long fall on steep slopes.
(4/8/2026)
Wet loose avalanche debris on a steep southeast aspect above treeline. These were small avalanches (D1).
Photo: Aaron Hartz