Loose Wet
- Alta quota
- Limite del bosco
- Sotto il limite del bosco
- Probabilità
- Possible
- Dimensione
- 2
Wet avalanches entraining saturated loose snow are possible in the heat of midday, especially in steep, sunny terrain. We found that the excessive warmth at upper elevations made the soft, loose snow sticky even in the deep trees in north-facing terrain.
- Rapidly warming temperatures and natural avalanches on similar slopes are red flags indicating potential for more wet avalanches.
- If the snow becomes saturated or sticky, move to lower-angle terrain or a cooler aspect or elevation.
- Rollerballs, pinwheels, and natural sluffs are all signs of unstable snow.
- Natural wet avalanches are most likely on sunny slopes in very steep rocky terrain and under cliffs.